Yes. A town historian wrote that she was "sincerely loved and respected." When she died, all of the churches in town came together for her memorial service.
Although the library was her main interest, she was involved in many local charities. We can be proud of her devotion to the entire community of Lexington. Our school's efforts to build "a community of learners" could not be more appropriate as a memorial to her.
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