Patricia Brouse

Patricia Ann Brouse, 77, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.Pat was born in Chattanooga, on July 8, 1934. She attended the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. As a young military wife she lived in many parts of the country and abroad raising her three children: son, Michael Brouse, daughters, Sandra Chancey and Susan Brown.While having worked in various areas serving others, the crowning achievement of her life was the loving care of her two grandchildren, Elle and Heath Chancey.She was predeceased by her husband, MSGT Gary L. Brouse, of Duluth, Minn., and will be laid to rest with military honors at a later date in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Also she was predeceased by her sister, Betty Grahn DePaola, of Daytona Beach. Other survivors include son-in-law, Walt Chancey; nephews, Jerry Grahn, Jeff Grahn; and her cousin, Laura Bacon.Committal services for Mrs. Brouse will be held at 12:30 p.m. today, May 26, 2012, at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga at the pavilion.In gratitude for the care of Hospice, please make memorial contributions to: Lifepath Hospice, 3010 West Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609.Please sign Mrs. Brouse's online register book at highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial Funeral Home, Knoxville: 865-588-0567.