Margaret Green Reed
1865–1946 (age 81)
Biography
Margaret Green Reed, born in 1865, spent her life weaving together the young post-war community at River View Cemetery with steadfast care and gentle leadership. A devoted educator and neighbor, she guided successive generations to appreciate the quiet dignity of their shared history while making sure family and friends found comfort in her steady presence.
Her advocacy for women’s clubs and neighborhood improvement projects helped River View flourish, and she was admired for her capacity to listen deeply and organize with purpose. Those who knew Margaret remember her as the steady hand who celebrated modest triumphs and tended to the needs of others without seeking the spotlight.