What happy memories of Anne popped up on my Google photos this  New Year's Day morning! There were pictures from some of our trips to Kiawah Island, SC, and I had to laugh at remembering some of our hilarious adventures! I miss her joyful spirit so much, and I hope that her spirit lives on in all who knew and loved her.

Ann was my best friend in college. We shared so much time and love with each other. We were in each other’s wedding and  continued close for many years.  I think of her often and will always treasure our friendship.

Anne taught three of our four children at St. Mary's and continued to ask about each of them and us every time we saw her at Mass. She continues to live on in our lives not only through a beautiful suncatcher she left behind at St. Mary's that given to my youngest daughter, but also in the lives of our children, especially when discussing anything grammer related. We loved her whit and wisdom, and miss her so often. She will be remembered fondly always.

Remembering my dear friend, Anne, with much love and thinking of all the happy adventures we had together. Rest in peace. 

I think about her very often. She was my best friend. 

I think of you so often.  You were my best friend in college. We had so much fun together. We were in each other’s wedding and shared our hopes and dreams.  I miss catching up with you and sharing our lives. 

I'm remembering Anne with love and all the happy memories we made together on our travels to so many places! Her joyful spirit and happy smile live on in my heart always. 



Anne will be missed by the U.S. Botanic Garden team of employees and volunteers. Her warm and welcoming ways greeted visitors on weekends and she was a delight to all she encountered. No matter how many times she answered the same question, she did it with grace. She thoroughly enjoyed interacting with school age children, harkening back to her career as an educator. I will miss her smile and her brilliant red hair. 

          Anne's enthusiasm and energy and empathy in engaging with visitors and everyone else made Sunday mornings at the U.S. Botanic Garden a highlight of my week. To steal a phrase from the "Tidying Up" author (and Anne and I did spend a good deal of time discussing what to do with our decades' worth of Things), Anne sparked joy. She will be greatly missed. My deep sympathy goes to Amy, Audrey and other family and friends.

         May her memory be forever a blessing.


Anne and I met in 1966, when we were both young teachers, at Stonehurst Hills School, in Philadelphia. We rode together daily, grocery shopped together, and even taught ourselves to cook together because our husbands were gone so much of the time.  We became very close friends, and throughout the ensuing years, we stayed in touch from whatever distant places we lived. 
During our friendship of more than 50 years, we shared our hearts' secrets, joys, and sorrows, and we had many wonderful and hilarious times together. We were looking forward to taking off for our annual 3 week trip to Kiawah Island in just a few days.  My happy memories of her kindness, love of life, and devout faith give me comfort. Rest in peace, dear friend!

Deepest sympathies extended to Anne's family.  She will be missed byt all of us at the US Botanic Garden. She was a breath of fresh air anytime she was here as docent or visitor desk volunteer. She was friendly, kind, and so pleasant.  We will miss her deeply.  I always enjoyed working when she was here. 

Ray 

OBITUARY

Anne Marie Garrett

May 4, 1942 – January 1, 2019

Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

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