Rosalie La Flesche Farley

Biography

Rosalie La Flesche Farley was a devoted member of the Omaha community who worked to sustain families and traditions even as pressures to change pressed in around them. As a sister of Susette LaFlesche and a caregiver in her own right, she balanced the demands of public service with the grace of personal kindness.

She is recalled for the calm leadership she brought to her community, for speaking up on behalf of education and welfare, and for carrying forward the quiet convictions that built trust among her people. Her life was a testament to the enduring strength of Omaha women.