Mary Louise Cannon, 72, of Brandon, died Sept. 5, 2013.
She was born in Pembroke, Mass., and moved with her family to the Tampa area as a teenager.
She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, attended the University of Florida and later earned her bachelor’s degree in business management. She was a production planner at Sypris Electronics and retired in 2006.
Mrs. Cannon enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Julian Cannon; children, Adrienne Rentschlar, Joseph Alford III and Andrea Mathews (Tommy); grandchildren, Jessica Rentschlar, Matthew Rentschlar, Joseph Alford IV, LeeAnn Mathews and Jackson Mathews; siblings, Adrian K. Kilbride, Adrienne Decker, Christopher Kilbride and Kathleen Kilbride; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian and Mary Kilbride; and her brothers, William Kilbride and Peter Kilbride.
The family received friends Sept. 10, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.