Born in Bedford Hills, New York, McCormick went to Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut.
In 1940, she married Brooks McCormick who was the executive vice president of the International Harvester Company.
McCormick was also involved with civic and community affairs in Chicago, Illinois.
McCormick died at her home in Chicago after suffering from a brief illness.
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