Sophia Rebecca Catherine Furniss

Biography

Sophia Rebecca Catherine Furniss, born in 1824, was cherished for her warm spirit and the thoughtful manner in which she engaged with family and community. She was often sought for her steady counsel during times of celebration and trial alike, and her presence was a source of comfort to many.

Her passing in 1912 was mourned by those who had come to rely on her gentle wisdom, and her burial at Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum places her among the many lives that shaped her community with quiet strength. Furniss’s memory endures through the deep affection of those she touched.