Jul. 9, 1929 - Aug. 12, 2007

Mrs. Patricia Ann Center Bursley of Charlotte, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 12, 2007. Mrs. Bursley was born July 9, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Charles I. and Vera R. Center. She graduated from Indiana University, with a B.S. degree in Library Science in 1951 and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Patricia married Harold Barrows Bursley in South Bend, Indiana in March, 1951. They lived in Greenville, S.C and Wilmington, Delaware before moving to Charlotte in 1967.
Mrs. Bursley worked as an elementary school librarian for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She received her Master's in Library Science from Appalachian State University in 1982. Patricia also worked for more than twenty years with the Presbyterian Hospital Resource Center. Pat was an active member of the Mint Museum and served as a past president of the Delhom Service League. Mrs. Bursley loved pottery and cherished her time serving on Ceramic Circle. An avid bird watcher, Pat volunteered at Wing Haven bird sanctuary. She was also a past president of the Charlotte Garden Club. Pat enjoyed competitive sailing, and was a member of the Catawba Yacht Club. Mrs. Bursley was devoted to her parish, St. John's Episcopal Church and served faithfully as a chalice bearer for many years. She also volunteered her time as a member of Stephen Ministry.
Survivors include her children, David Bursley and his wife, Karen Bursley, of Marshalltown, Iowa and Linda Cotter of Grafton, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Christopher, Charlotte Ann, Cathleen, Charles, and Caroline Grace. Other surviving family include her sister in law, Vivian Bursley of Greenville, South Carolina and nephews, Ward L. Bursley of Simpsonville, SC and James Robert Bursley of Jacksonville, Florida.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 16 at 11:00 at St. John's Episcopal Church on Carmel Road. A reception in the Great Hall will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St John's Episcopal Church in memory of Pat Bursley.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Bursley.