Ann Boone

Ann Grisham Boone was born on July 28, 1944, in Long Island City, New York, to Nathan Everette Grisham and Sybil Holder Grisham.

She was raised in Irving, Texas, where she graduated from high school before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

While visiting family in Abilene, Texas, she met Daniel Boone, Jr. on a blind date arranged by her cousin. They were married on August 12, 1967, at First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and began their life together in Lubbock while Daniel completed his studies. Following his graduation, they settled in Houston, Texas.

Ann taught art and history in various Houston schools and retired after 25 years of dedicated service. After she and Daniel moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2002, she continued by volunteering as a teaching assistant in Santa Fe schools for several years.

Ann was an active member of the Holy Faith Women's Guild in Santa Fe and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Stephen Watts Kearny Chapter.

She was blessed with many close friends who cherished her kind and gentle spirit, joyful presence and the generosity with which she shared her time and talents-whether creating crafts for the Guild's annual bazaar or making thoughtful handmade gifts for family and friends. Her warmth, sweetness, and genuine concern for others never wavered. She was truly a pleasure to be around.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel; her sons, Kade of Austin, Texas, and Matthew of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her brother, Robert Grisham and his wife Nancy of Irving, Texas; her brother-in-law, Mark Boone and his wife Julie of Houston, Texas; and her grandchildren, Ashley and Isabella.

Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Faith Women's Guild, 311 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 or Kitchen Angels Santa Fe, kitchenangels.org.