Annette Bois Clair Kingsley

Annette Bois Clair Kingsley, 86, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on the morning of June 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Annette was born on July 6, 1937, to Edward and Mary (Wilson) Bois Clair at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She lived her early years in Los Angeles and New Orleans, moving to Santa Barbara in 1953.

After Annette graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1955, she went on to study at Santa Barbara Junior College before making the decision to pursue a career as a flight attendant. She graduated from flight attendant school in Boston, Massachusetts where she was the president of her class. Her career took flight for two years as an American Airlines stewardess.

Annette returned to Southern California, where she reconnected with fellow Santa Barbara High School graduate Alan Kingsley. The couple married on March 4, 1962, and moved to Reno, Nevada in late December of 1964. Annette later worked for Bonanza Airlines’ City Ticket Office and for several years as an elementary school teacher’s aide for the Washoe County School District.

Following her American Airlines career, Annette founded Folded Wings, a Northern Nevada group for retired and current airline stewardesses. She served as president several times and the club still exists today. Additionally, she was a member of the Junior League of Reno for many years, serving in numerous positions.

Annette’s greatest joy in life was her family. Annette was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Mary (Wilson) Bois Clair, sisters Barbara Caudry and Lynn Combs, and her nephew Bill Caudry. She is survived by her husband Alan Kingsley, daughters Holli (Bob) Devereux, Joanna (Craig) Daily, and Babs Kingsley. Grandchildren Alex (Julie) Devereux, Katie Devereux, Ben, Clair & Sarah Daily, great grandson Jackson Devereux and niece Kendall Caudry.