Mary Lois Denny Cerveny

Mary Lois Denny Cerveny, 88, was born on May 5, 1920 and passed peacefully from this earth on March 23, 2009 following a long illness. Mary Lois was born in a close knit family to Brent F. and Sue Anne Denny in Bronston, Kentucky. The youngest of four daughters she excelled at homemaking skills and majored in home economics education and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky. During World War II she was an Army airplane inspector at Curtis-Wright airplanes and met the love of her life, Vincent Cerveny at a USO dance in Louisville. After their marriage in 1944 they moved to the Chicago suburbs where their three daughters were born. They spent 21 years in LaGrange Park, Illinois in the house that they had built. In addition to raising her family Mary Lois always gave back to the community through her volunteer work with PTA and church activities. She returned to teaching high school home economics in 1964 and had the patience to help students learn how to sew, cook and other life skills. Upon retirement in 1975 Vincent and Mary Lois moved to Sarasota, Florida and enjoyed an active life on Siesta Key. Mary Lois originated many social activities at their condominium complex to bring residents together. Her personal strength and faith sustained her during the difficult years after Vincent’s passing and through her illness. She was a loving mother and wife and a dedicated friend who listened well. She was a master at creating delicious meals and sewing fashionable clothes for her family. She delighted in working with her hands making handmade cards, knitting sweaters and quilts. During her life she touched many people with her warmth, inspiring hand written notes and compassion. She is survived by her daughters; Rosanne (Larry) Francis, Noreen (James) Bushouse and Linda (Ron) Vanek, grandchildren Jay (Heather) Bushouse, Josh, Brad and Julie Vanek, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Vincent, her husband of 50 years, her three sisters, Stella Jean Gibson, Flossie Fortney, Amelia Elder and grandson, Isaac. Services will be held at Pulaski Funeral Home (165 Hwy 2227 Somerset, Ky. 42503) at 11 am on Saturday, March 28, 2009 followed by burial at Bronston Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bronston Baptist Church (2361 Hwy 90 Bronston, Ky. 42518).