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Kathy Borrus
July 24, 2025
Ann and I had been friends ever since we both started at the Smithsonian in 1974! And we remained friends all these years later. Ann was so organized at getting us together with other friends for dinner all through the years.
We traveled for work together multiple times. Ann often remarked that we were at the Smithsonian at the best time of tremendous growth and lucky to travel the world. From Hong Kong and China to Italy and other faraway places we enjoyed our many cultural experiences together.
I will miss her spirit of friendship.
Melissa Mackey
June 23, 2025
Ann spoke to our local garden club several times. We appreciated her engaging presentations about Bonsai and Cherry Trees. Her love of the topics, extensive knowledge, and incredible stories made art and history come alive for her listeners. We were charmed by her warm personality. My condolences to her friends and family. What a remarkable person.
Lauren Bullock
May 7, 2025
My Friend. What a fascinating woman you were. You went from being my PT client to being a really good friend. All the cultural things you introduced me to. All the heart to heart conversations we had about our mothers and the loss of our moms. The showed so much courage and grace on this journey. My heart is broken into a million pieces but I´m glad we were able to express how much we meant to each other. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I promise I will write a fictional biography with the beautiful journal you gave me. You are loved my friend.
Lenore Miller
April 20, 2025
Always admired Ann´s knowledge and support and her dedicated love of Washington history.
She is missed
Lauren Salazar
March 26, 2025
Whenever I would come upon Ann walking around Hillwood, I always enjoyed our talks about gardens, museum work and discussing her latest project or mine. She was a kind and generous soul and will be greatly missed.
Ruth Kevess-Cohen
March 25, 2025
Ann was a delightful person, a friend whom I greatly admired. I enjoyed chatting with her in French on a regular basis with a small group of friends. She will be missed by so many.
Wilhelmina Irshad
March 24, 2025
Oh my dear Ann. You have been on my mind a lot and I knew you were dealing with some issues. The last time I saw you was at our beloved Hillwood. I will not forget your friendship. We worked together as VSVs years ago, attended Galas together at Hillwood, and I am fortunate to have the photographs, and our last lunch was there as well. I will miss you terribly. You were such a delight to have known and such a dear friend. Last year we emailed and said we would get together in Spring. My dear friend, rest in peace. I will never forget you.
Wilhelmina
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