Mary Alice Shrosbree passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on March 29, 2023 after suffering a stroke.
She was born on Dec. 12, 1928 in Canton, Ohio to LeRoy Reed and Margaret (Bowerman) Taylor.
She graduated from Perry High School in 1946 and received a full academic scholarship to the University of Michigan where she graduated with a BA in Education in 1950. She earned a Masters in Education from the University of Michigan in 1955.
During that time, she met and married the love of her life, Al Shrosbree. They had two sons, William “Bill” (Jane) and Robert “Bob” (Sue), 6 granddaughters, Kate, Sarah (Tyler), Emily, Lisa, Beth and Kelly and 2 great-grandchildren, Grant and Sadie.
Mary Alice was active in her church, most recently at Northbrook Presbyterian Church and for many years before that at Southfield United Presbyterian Church. Over the years she was a member of the choir, served as a trustee and Sunday School teacher, participated in various women’s groups, and had other leadership positions.
Mary Alice loved music and trained as an opera singer at the University of Michigan. She passed her love of music to Al and her children and all of them enjoyed performing together and with others. A lifelong learner, she was active in the American Association of University Women and two long-term book clubs.
A Memorial Service will be held at Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Monday April 10th at 11 a.m. Friends may visit at the church on Monday beginning at 10am. Immediately following the service, a luncheon will be held at the church in Mary Alice’s memory. A private burial will be held at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea.
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