Susan Greene Amory Dexter

1840–1924 (age 84)

Biography

Susan Greene Amory Dexter was born in 1840 into a family that prized education and public service; she became known for opening her home and heart to friends and neighbors, offering a calm hand during periods of social upheaval.

Her kindness extended to charitable causes that strengthened the wider community, leaving the comfort of Mount Auburn Cemetery as the place where her memory continues to inspire gracious generosity.

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