Mrs Avery J. Smith
1834–1921 (age 87)
Biography
Born in 1834, Avery J. Smith welcomed each season in Oak Grove with generous hospitality and a constant calm, guiding younger relatives through the shifting world around them. Her steady hands and affectionate counsel anchored the family as the community changed.
She became a bedrock for local gatherings, offering encouragement to neighbors and friends; her quiet strength continues to inspire those who visit Oak Grove Cemetery, where she now rests.