In 1920, at age 6, she was one of the first people to travel across country, from Chicago to Los Angeles, in a Model T. Ford. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. For 18 years, Mrs. Pope lived in Wellesley. An avid traveler, she had met her husband, Todd Pope, on the Rotterdam during its two-month maiden voyage around South America. Mrs. Pope was predeceased by her husband.
Burial is private.
No calling hours. The Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, Southbury, is in charge of arrangements. Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.