Heaven received a beautiful and special angel. Annelise Quinlan Highley, born on March 4, 1957 of Boca Raton passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 9, 2014. Annelise was the daughter of Clarence N. Quinlan, Jr and Rosanne Ryan Quinlan, and the sister of Michael Ryan Quinlan whom preceded her in death. Three brothers, Terrence, Milton, FL, Clarence Quinlan II, Kevin Quinlan, her in-laws, Charles C. Highley, Jr. and Diane B. Highley, Fort Lauderdale, and numerous nieces and nephews survive Annelise.

Her loving children, Lauren A. Highley, Boca Raton and Charles Corson Highley, III, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, and husband Charles Highley will sadly and forever miss Annelise. Patty, her devoted Jack Russell terrier, will miss Annelise.

Annelise was a loving, unselfish, and a beautiful woman. She was a devoted and loving Mom who was extremely proud of the young adults her children have become. Annelise was truly an angel who was loved by all who knew her.

Annelise was born in Fort Walton Beach, FL. She graduated from Choctawhatchee High School where she was a cheerleader and avid sailor. Annelise received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with a double minor in Accounting and Finance from Auburn University.

Annelise worked several years in the securities market and was Vice-President of Marketing for KSM Sales & Marketing. She was also a Florida licensed General Contractor. Annelise left corporate America to do the job she loved most, being a Mom to Lauren and Cory. After her children went off to school, she decided to go back as well. Annelise pursued her passion in the science world and received her Professional Science Master, Business Biotechnology from Florida Atlantic University. She was excited and looking forward to starting her new career.

Annelise loved cooking, sewing, skiing, reading, and the outdoors. Annelise was also devoted to watching her favorite TV channel, The Food Network. She was an avid tennis fan and tennis player. She loved sports, but her favorite team, bar none, was her beloved Alma Mater the Auburn Tigers. On game day she would proudly shout out or text her family and friends, WAR DAMN EAGLE!

Annelise's legacy will be her two beautiful children, Lauren and Cory. She was a dynamic, caring and beautiful person with an enormous heart with so much love to give. She is with God's angels watching over and protecting her children from the heavens above.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 370 SW 3rd St., Boca Raton, FL 33432. Burial will follow at Boca Raton Cemetery 451 SW 4th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Please visit www.LorneandSons.com to share condolences and sign the online guest book. Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.