Mary Regina Boone

Sister Mary Regina Boone, OSU






Maple Mount - Sister Mary Regina Boone, 92, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died April 29th at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 73rd year of religious life.

The New Haven native was an educator for 47 years, noted for instilling a love for math in her students. She was an avid reader, enjoyed saying the rosary, loved her family, and was always grateful for any kindness shown to her. She served as principal at Mary Carrico High School, Knottsville (1965-67), and Trinity High School, Whitesville (1967-69). She taught at St. Romuald High School, Hardinsburg (1954-65 and 1969-73) and also served there as principal (1973-74). She served at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Maple Mount (1979-83), and Brescia College, where she taught mathematics (1983-88). She taught in several other schools in Kentucky and Nebraska. From 1983-93, she served as director of hospitality at the Mount Saint Joseph Guest House.

Survivors include seven sisters, Sister Joseph Angela Boone, OSU, Owensboro; Margie Johnson, Bardstown; Cecilia Johnson, Mary Jean Hagan, and Teresa Thompson, all of New Haven; Josephine Dworzan, Orange, Calif.; and Catherine Keene, Louisville; nieces and nephews and the members of her religious community.

The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mount Saint Joseph Chapel, with burial in the convent cemetery. A wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel, where visitation begins at 4 p.m.

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, Owensboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Gifts in memory of Sister Mary Regina Boone may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.