Patsy Ann Bresie

Bresie, Patsy Ann, age 72, of Birmingham, Michigan, formerly of Lufkin and Baytown, Texas, passed away February 21, 2015 at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. She was born in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Chester and Freddie Mae Sherwood on October 31, 1942. Needless to say, Halloween was her favorite holiday! Mrs. Bresie retired after more than 30 years as a school teacher for the Barbers Hill School District, where she taught 4th grade science. She was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority and received her master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was very active in her younger years with the Girl Scouts of America, where she achieved the rank of Wing Scout and was an Ambassador to Mexico. She was extremely creative and artistic, and showed her talents through watercolor painting and decorating. She enjoyed nature and being outdoors, including going camping and tending her gardens. She also loved animals and especially liked it when her students would bring in different kinds of animals/pets to her classroom. In her later years, she enjoyed researching her ancestry and traveling. She was the beloved wife of the late Mike Bresie d. August 31, 2008; the couple married July 10, 1965 in Lufkin, Texas; loving mother of Camille Mark Cooke; proud grandmother of Theodore and Oliver; dear sister of Bob Jane Sherwood, the late Billy Sherwood and the late Dickie Sherwood; sister-in-law of Sandra Sherwood and Jack Donna Bresie; niece of Josephine "Jo" the late Jame E. Sherwood and the late Alleene the late Aubrey L. Banks A special note, Aunt Alleene and Mr. B. raised Patsy from a very early age.; aunt of Cindy Jeff Taylor, Susanne David Lively, Lesa Ray McMains and Jackie Carole Bresie; cousin of Ronnie Roxy Sherwood, D.D.S. and Donnie Teresa Sherwood; also survived by many great nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. at Carroway Funeral Home, 2704 S. John Redditt Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904. Funeral Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Brian Wiggins officiating, in the Chapel at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 5205 South 1st St., Lufkin, TX 75901. Memorial contributions to the Girl Scouts of the USA are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Patsy Ann Bresie

October 31, 1942 - February 21, 2015