Mary Lavinia Brooks

Biography

Mary Lavinia Brooks, who lived from 1844 to 1901, was cherished by those who knew her gentle spirit and steadfast devotion to family and community. Her life spanned an era of great change, and she met each challenge with quiet strength, offering a gracious presence to friends and neighbors alike.

Mary’s memory endures at Green-Wood Cemetery, where her legacy rests among the peaceful hills, a reminder of a life lived with kindness and steady purpose.