Mary Boyd Obituary

Mary Ann Kinnebrew Boyd passed away May 13, 2013 after a year long struggle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence A. ("Larry") Boyd, her brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Mary Jane Kinnebrew, her niece and her husband, Jill and George Dietrich and her nephew and his wife, David and Leigh Kinnebrew. Mary Ann was born and reared in Beaumont, Texas where she attended Lamar University. She then attended Rice University where she earned her M.A. She taught English at University of Texas at Arlington, Lake Highlands High School in the Richardson I.S.D. and Northbrook High School in the Spring Branch I.S.D. While teaching at Northbrook, Mary Ann attended law school at University of Houston Law Center in the night program, eventually earning a J.D. She practiced law with the firm of Saccomanno & Clegg for ten years.
After retirement Mary Ann enjoyed life as a volunteer. She was an active member of the Lady Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Altar Guild of Christ Church Cathedral, and the Bayou Bend Docent Organizaiton. Mary Ann also enjoyed activities with her Alpha Chi Omega sorority sisters. In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family suggests a donation to the Christ Church Endowment Fund or the Memorial Park Conservancy. The funeral is scheduled for May 25th @ 12:00PM in the sacristy of Christ Church Cathedral followed by a reception in Latham Auditorium at Christ Church, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX.

Published by Houston Chronicle on May 16, 2013.
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We miss you, Mary.

Judy Rosenthal

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May 10, 2021

just happened to come across her thesis on MISTAKEN IDENTITY IN MARK TWAINS MAJOR FICTION and I am quite sure it was her as she studied at rice university. it gives me inspiration on a book i plan about mark twain.

clemens

June 14, 2020

She was wonderful!

Judy Rosenthal

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May 10, 2020

Mary Ann was a wonderful person and great friend. We all miss her. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

Judy Rosenthal

May 10, 2019

We will be with you in thoughts and prayers at the service on Saturday.
Love and blessings,
Judy and Rob

May 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Larry, and all of Mary Ann's family and friends. We all will miss her very much. I treasure the gift she left me specifically and also the greater gifts she left all who knew her--her warmth and zest for life shared with such thoughtfulness.

Love,

Sue Orrell

May 19, 2013

I am praying for you, Larry, and your whole family during this difficult time. May God be nearer to you now than ever before.
Kitty Barrera

May 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

De De Holbrook

May 16, 2013

~Thank you Mary Ann for all that you taught me about this journey we all must make someday. God's peace to Larry and family~

Glenice Robinson-Como

May 16, 2013

May Ann,
You were my true, devoted, loving friend up to the end of your life. You have touched my life in a beautiful way. I love you.
Joan

May 16, 2013

I wish to express my condolences to the family. I know that your loss is great. May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who helps us to cope with our grief. It can be so hard to face each day without your loved one, but the love and support of family and friends can help to ease your pain and sorrow.

J. Monroe

May 16, 2013

My sympathy to your family during this time of grief.

May 16, 2013

It was with much sadness we learned of the passing of Mary Ann Boyd. She was a remarkable person full of much kindness and thoughtfulness. She was always thinking of other people. We will miss her and remember her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry and the entire family at this most difficult time.

Judy Rosenthal

May 15, 2013

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