Caroline Hannaford Pillsbury

I was so sad to hear the news of Nina's passing. Nina and her late husband Phil, were close friends of my family, especially of my late Mother, Frances Humphrey Howard, and of mine and my husband Dennis after we were married in 1983. Nina was always the most positive and one of the warmest persons I have ever known. We saw Nina and her late husband Phil at our annual holiday parties and also at the Choral Arts Society and Washington Opera performances at the Kennedy Center. We even saw them...

Nina was a sunshine for me and inspiration... beautiful, clever, joyful, a marvelous mother, a marvelous friend, a marvelous hostess, a flamboyant decorator. She had all the qualities. She was very dear to me. We had such extraordinary memories with Phillip and Nina. I shall never forget our trips together. Nina was the perfect woman, very clever, so elegant, full of tenderness for me. I shall miss her terribly. I offer my sincere condolences to Carolyn, and Philip, Fendell and Chichi that...

Nina was one of the sweetest and warmest people I have ever known. She was always upbeat and cheerful. She loved to laugh and loved to welcome you into her home. I always felt happy whenever I saw her. She was regal in her carriage and elegant in her dress and was always impeccably turned out with stunning clothes and jewellery. She was really a bright light and was an authentic friend. She didn´t play games I loved her and ai will miss her terribly.

Nina was an enthusiastic, vibrant, stylish, interesting, fun and exceptionally "can do" woman!! My deceased husband, Charlie McKee, son of Bates and Katharine Pillsbury McKee, was the cousin of wonderful Philip McKee. When we had a home in Spring Island, SC, Nina and Phil would stop to visit en route to Florida etc. Sadly, we lost track of her after we sold our SC home. I am so grateful to my friend, Julie Banks Johnson, for sending Nina´s obituary. I send deep sympathy and love to all of...

Nina was my idea of the woman ( and, to use the word of my generation, lady) that I always wished I were. Beautiful face, beautifully turned out alway, and beautiful and generous in manner and spirit. And with sparkle and humor as well. She leaves a lasting memory of grace and warmth. Joan Tobin

Oh I am so sorry to read this news. Nina and I shared many happy years in Washington and working on charities over the years. She was always charming, beautiful and funny when called for. I had just seen her in September She adored all her children and grandchildren so much! And she will be very missed in our dwindling circle of old friends French Wallop

To Philip, Caroline, Fendell, Chichi, Jule, Betsy and all the kids, I am heartbroken to hear of Nina´s passing. We had such a long history together at Dunbarton and really bonded after so many projects and events. Despite the numerous eye-rolls over one thing or another, I grew to love her very much and will miss her dearly. She was a force to be reckoned with, but always showed me her soft side. I consider Phil as a second father and get teary every time I think of him, and only hope...

In spite of living in Denmark Nina and Phil were our best friends. We were present at their wedding, we lived, travelled and skied with Phil and Nina all over the world, and were godparents to each other's children. With Nina gone a big, big pillar under our life has disappeared. And we greve. Catharina and Bernt Johan Collet

I first met Nina when she chaired a gala, something she often did with great aplomb and passion. Later, Bill and I enjoyed having Nina and Phil as our guests in the country, where we enjoyed walks, fine local restaurants, and chatting with friends by a fall fire. Nina was beautiful inside and out but never behaved like she knew it. Of all her many extraordinary characteristics, Nina possessed the one I believe to be the most important- a caring heart. My life has been much richer for...