Mary Elizabeth Bronersky, age 91, a resident of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Troy, MI, died March 6, 2011 in North Carolina. She was born November 17, 1919 in Marquette, MI. Mary was a loving and caring mother, wife, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. A talented oil painter who brought to life the beauty of mother nature. She was an avid gardener with a special love for roses of any color. She was a devoted member of St. Alan Catholic Church for 40 years. She was excited about life and touched many hearts in her life here on earth. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Timothy Napier, Sally Hanrahan and Rebecca Dave Lawson; granddaughter, Rhonda Brian Jones; and great grandson, Justin. A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. Alan Catholic Church in Troy. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. The burial will take place at Christian Memorial Cemetery in Rochester Hills. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.