Nona McAdoo Park

1893–1971 (age 78)

Biography

Nona McAdoo Park lived a life rooted in the enduring calm of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, offering a presence marked by quiet grace from 1893 to 1971. Though much remains private, her years among family and friends reflect a steadfast devotion to community traditions treasured by those who remember her.

Her memory is cherished by loved ones who honor the gentle strength she carried through changing times, finding solace in the peaceful surroundings where she now rests.

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