A woman who spent her life creating a loving home for dozens of children has passed away at the age of 97. She adopted a total of 27 children over the course of six decades. Her adoption journey began in 1962 and she broke through barriers by adopting as a single woman and later as an older parent.

The children she adopted came from around the world and many had special needs. Further details about her life and work are available from the source, including her career in social services and her work with a nonprofit organization that helps children.