Her Legacy of Light and Love Lives Strong
“Anne was the very best of both her parents--warmth, talent, charisma, beauty, a huge heart as well as a humble heart. She always seemed to remember everything we discussed in our previous conversations, even if it had been months or years. Losing her broke my heart."
-Peg Robarchek
“Anne and I had our daughters, Alexa and Hayden, Eliza and Hadley all around the same times. We met because our girls were at pre-school at Little Church on the Lane together. We were pretty much joined at the hip for those years, and I am forever grateful for the play dates, the trips to the mountains, birthday parties, christening ceremonies, and meals at her parents’ house that we shared. We were often asked if we were sisters, a compliment to me, and for those years our daughters were young we certainly loved each other as sisters do. I see her elegance and spirit in her beautiful girls, especially when I see photos of them smiling those beautiful smiles."
-Lisa Burkhardt
“My story is a little different but my favorite one of Anne. We attended Saint Gabe's and CCHS together. I have many warm and fuzzy memories through those years but the one that was life-changing was in 4th grade on the playground at Saint Gabriel's.It went like this. Anne: "Mary Ann, are you wearing a bra?" Me: "what? NO Anne!" Anne: "well it's time. You should be wearing a bra." So I go home and tell my mom that Anne Boyd tells me I should be wearing a bra and we immediately go up to Julie's at Cotswold and I got my first bra! Thanks for helping a sista out Anne!" 😘✌️
-Mary Ann Moore
“On a personal note she is my most beautiful favorite inspiration !!! and she is my cousin..... she is the replica of her beautiful mother who has been so instrumental, positive and inspirational to so many lives of this wonderful family!!! Her presence is indeed missed but her heritage will embrace us every day of our lives!!!❤️"
-Pat Moritz
“Anne was my sister from another mister. She changed my life for the better and taught me how to be kind, generous and gracious. She absolutely loved life and loved making the world a better place! She and Molly became such a big part of my life so quickly and I am forever grateful for that. One of my favorite memories of her and I was on the beach with our toes in the sand and a glass of red wine in our hand. She helped guide me through a difficult situation because that’s who she was. She was always there for others. When she was going through treatment I would send her jokes to make her smile and she would reply something silly back until she couldn’t anymore. Many have said it before but Anne truly was the definition of grace. She is missed so very much but she has certainly left her mark on all of our hearts! Much love to all of the Boyd family! ❤️🌹🙏🏻"
-Katie Hartley
“Anne was a rock-star. We often bumped into each other over a glass of wine at the original Reids on Selwyn. Even if months had passed it seemed with Anne, time stood still. She was always beaming. I would always leave one of those beautiful encounters and think, I want to be like Anne. I want light up the room. I want to make people feel that warm embrace of a wide smile and open arms. So I try. To be like Anne. I miss those chance meetings, those beautiful smiles...and those warm hugs."
-Mo O'Boyle
“Such a dignified, graceful, funny, happy, beautiful, always upbeat, fun and willing to engage thoughtful woman of character and talent. She made me feel part of her world whenever I came in contact with her, and I miss her bright light so very much......dimmed way too soon. Know she is bringing love and light in heaven though to others now. 😇🌟💫🌈❤️"
-Robin Allen
“I was blessed to know Anne in a great way. I looked forward to seeing her and her amazing hugs and words of encouragement! I keep a picture of her and I when she was at our wine dinner pairing client application party. She was truly an amazing lady! Miss her dearly and am a better person/leader because of her. Love you Anne ❤"
-Marcel Hebert
“Anne is my Godmother. She was graceful, elegant, and could always put a smile on your face. She was a genuine person with a generous heart. I was lucky to know her my whole life and thank the stars above that my Godmother is now my Angel. 💛 I am even named after her Kimberly Anne. 🌻"
-Kim Upton
“Anne showed me what it meant to be human at an impressionable time in my life - how to love, how to listen, and how to harness and understand emotion and communication. She was such an incredible female role model- proud of her craft and successful throughout a meaningful career, an incredibly loving mother and daughter, and someone dedicated to bettering the world and people around her. Her daughters will always be like family to me and I’m so thankful that she raised such incredible and multidimensional young women that I am lucky to call my friends."
-Amanda Craig
“From the minute we were both born in 1960, we were inseparable. With mothers that were best of friends, how else would this be? Ann was beautiful, both inside and out, just like her mother, father, and every Boyd family member. Just seeing her picture, will always make me smile! I hate that she passed so very early. But love that she touched my life while with us!"
-Steve Hensley
“She was such an amazing mother and woman. I remember many times growing up having sleepovers with Eliza Gellman and waking up to her having made the most amazing and healthy breakfast for us. She always radiated warmth and kindness even though we could be crazy little teenagers. She was patient and loving no matter what and loved her girls fiercely."
-Hayden Nicole
“I never saw Anne when she didn’t have a glowing smile on her face. She had a way of making people feel special and let them know that she cared about them and was interested in what they had to say. She was truly a gift."
-Stacy Evans Morris
“I have known her for a very long time. True angel. Always looking out for her family . She fought very hard! I loved her and miss that beautiful smile she had!"
-Lynne Banker
“Several times I stopped by the Ty Boyd Offices and was greeted by Anne. However brief, or however busy she was, Anne's interest in how and what I was doing was real. While we were not lifetime friends, she always made me feel like the visit mattered and I always went away feeling boosted to take on life. An unforgettable gem of a lady!"
-David Moser
“Anne made everyone she met feel like they were so special. Every person was interesting. Everyone had a story worth telling."
-Emily Riggs Korns
“Anne was a beautiful woman in side and out, always with a smile. She always made me feel like I was the only person around. Miss her, may het Memories be a blessing to her family and friends."
-Louise Levenkrone Roth
“Anne was such a cool person. Always positive, always interested, always compassionate and caring. No matter the situation that might crop up that would usually cause me massive frustration she had a way of making it all seem alright. Total Class Act like the rest of the Boyd's. I have nothing but great memories of her."
-Michael Robinson
“I introduced a speaker the other day, giving her bio and other information about a project. I learned from Anne that no opportunity to deliver a talk in a public setting is too small to not rehearse what you plan to deliver. I thought of her as I practiced my talk out loud while I was at home alone the night before. When I met her, it was so obvious that she had a grace about her. She was such a genuine person filled with love and gratitude."
-Laura Fortson Elam
“Beautiful. Eloquent. And no one on this planet has ever walked with more grace than Anne Boyd Moore."
-Michelle Gerard Joyce
“She was kindness. And her smile warmed up the room."
-Frances Robicsek Furr
“Anne was generous with her spirit. A class act in every way."
-Lisa Torre Nash
“She would ALWAYS light up the room with her smile. Never failed."
-Lindsay Boyd
“Beautiful Woman, Beautiful Soul."
-Patricia Ann Sheehan Cowan
“What a beautiful person inside and out."
-Sharon Blair Van Every
“There are no words to sufficiently express Anne’s positive influence on my life as a person, a Rabbi, and a professional. I do so much of what I do in her name and in her honor."
-Jonathan Freirich
“Honored is the word. I feel very honored to have known Anne and to have been included in a circle of friends that created life time wonderful memories. Love to the Boyd Family!!!!"
-Brian O'Neill
“Anne was one of those people many of us women aspire to be to others!"
-Barbara Summers
“Anne was a beautiful, gracious, whip smart woman."
-Patty Wright-Ferrini
“What a wonderful gift Anne was to this world. I'll always treasure the time we had together. She will live in our hearts forever."
-Nikita Joyce
“What a truly beautiful person. I feel lucky to have spent a few days in class with her!"
-Jennifer Gaskins
“Amazing woman! I’m so blessed to have known Anne. I am without a doubt a better individual because of her."
-Kristina McManus
“Thinking of you, remembering the lessons I learned in your class as well as by simply observing one of the most elegant, well spoken and kind-hearted women I've come across."
-Elpida Frantzeskarou
