A former HOPE employee, she embodied a grassroots spirit and a gentle presence that left a lasting impression. Patient and kind, she had a special gift for working with children and creating an atmosphere of warmth and safety. Described as someone who “walks softly on this earth,” her compassion and quiet strength touched the lives of all who knew her.

Tilton Davis
Tilton, HOPE’s first SMART Coordinator, collaborated with Kris Kvols to establish SMART as one of only 12 programs in the
