Nancy Boyland Collins

Nancy was my mentor at the Garfield-Austin office of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago where she introduced me to the challenges and joy of representing grassroots community organizations. And that became my life´s work. Often, when faced with a difficult strategic issue in a case, I will ask, "What would Nancy do?" The world is so much better because of her presence. May God comfort Brady and Brooke, and your entire family. Stef Krieger

Your daughter has shone me a view of her mother. The values were spread down through her daughter. We will keep the family in our prayer... Love to you Brook! Shalom

Over twenty years ago, it was my good fortunate to meet Nancy at a writers´ workshop in New Mexico. When I moved to the mountains of North Carolina, Nancy and I soon became the best of friends. She came to visit most every month, even lived nearby for a while in a small lake cabin. We spent countless hours in rocking chairs on the front porch, crafting and sharing our stories, learning and laughing. Those moments were some of the most precious times of my life. Nancy could be anything....

Brooke, Our sincere condolences to you and your family . The Staff at Washington Park.

Brooke, My condolences to you, your family and all who were impacted by the great work of your mother.

I'm truly sorry for your loss Brooke. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers go out to you and the family!

My Sincerest Condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you Brooke, I remember all the times you flying to Seattle sharing beautiful and trying moments with your mom, I know how much you love and cared for her from a far. Reading her obituary, just leaves me in awe. Your mother was definitely a pioneer for women and social justice and has left an amazing mark in this world and to many people I am sure. I see where you get it from. Be we well and know she is in a much...

We love you, Nancy! Thank you, Brooke for sharing your beautiful mother with us for those few amazing years in DC. She expanded my world and worldview, and with such kindness.

To the expansive family of good people who Nancy has inspired, especially her close family-we have a lot to live up to the legacy of Nancy Boyland Collins. Reading her amazing obituary, I am again awe-struck by Nancy who inspired me as a young woman and who continued to be such a sophisticated, justice-minded, and bright presence to those she loved. I will never forget her and Diana´s kindness to let me live with them when I needed refuge. I think about Nancy all of the time and will continue...