Bonita "Bonnie" M. Brown (nee: Ellis) 53, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 8, 2013 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland. She was born May 1, 1959 in Lakewood. Bonnie was employed as an office manager for Armbruster Energy Inc. She loved spending time with family, cooking, gardening and music. Survivors include her husband of thirty five years; Albert Brown III, a daughter; Sarita R.A. Brown-Lewis (Bobby) of Elyria, a son; Christopher J. Brown (Charisse Rito) of Old Brooklyn, additional survivors include five grandchildren; Tiana, Malia, Shane, Tania, Emma, her mother; Patricia McIntyre (George)(nee: Cosma), two sisters; Cynthia Trycinski (Stanley) of Streetsboro, Loretta Ellis-Minado (Robert Moran) of Elyria, a brother; Peter John Ellis (Cheryl) of San Diego, CA. Bonnie is the beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; Daniel Ellis. A Celebration of her life will be at 11:30 AM Tuesday April 16, 2013 in the Worship Center at Grace Church 7393 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH where the family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until time of services at 11:30AM. Rev. John Guenther will officiate. Burial will be private. Bonnie continued to give to others even after her death through her gift of organ and tissue donation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Bonnie's memory can be sent to any FirstMerit Bank branch. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11:30 AM Tuesday April 16, 2013 The Worship Center at Grace Church 7393 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Heights, Ohio Visitation: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Tuesday April 16, 2013 The Worship Center at Grace Church 7393 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Heights, Ohio