Mary Ann Minervino Olsen

Reidsville-Mary Ann "Poochie" Minervino Olsen, 60, of 3015 Ironworks Road, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC.A Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Olsen was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine Napolitano Minervino. She was a secretary for AC Corporation (Hasten System) and was involved in the Equine Industry. She was a breeder and raised Chihuahuas and also loved to paint and do arts and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Ron Paul Olsen of the home; brother, Alfred Minervino and wife, Mary Anne of Prospect, CT; niece, Marisa Lavoie and husband, Michael; great-niece, Olivia Lavoie; and great-nephew, Ethan Lavoie. The family would like to acknowledge the doctors, nurses and staff of Wesley Long Hospital cancer unit, emergency and ICU for their help and support in time of need.Memorials may be made in Mary Ann's name, to the American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407 or ASPCA Tributes, 520 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018.