Elizabeth "Liz" Ann McMahon

Elizabeth 'Liz' Ann (Charnon) McMahon

Bradenton, FL - age 70, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born to the late Anthony and Mary Charnon. Liz was a well-known, self-taught artist and had her own gallery in Greenville, WI. Her art work won many awards. Liz loved to golf and was always noticeable on the golf course wearing bright colored socks and clothes. Her humor consistently brightened up everyone's day. Liz liked spending the summers in the woods of Northern WI. For the last few years she started to create art out of items she found buried in the woods and was always excited to show what she discovered. She kept active by walking the beach, hiking and playing bridge. Liz is survived by her husband of 52 years, John McMahon. She raised a wonderful, supportive family which included 6 children, Jeff (Kathy) McMahon, Michelle (Joe) Wolf, Brad (Jessie) McMahon, John (Michele) McMahon, Pat (Carrie) McMahon, and Chris (Candee) McMahon. She had twelve grandchildren, Caitlyn, Jared, Michael, Adam, Anthony, Trevor, Jake, Kylie, Owen, Lizzy, Evie, and Vivian. She is survived by her sisters, Lou (Dale) Deutsch and Margie Charnon (Marty McDonald); brother: John Charnon; sister-in-laws, Janet McMahon, Kim (Andy) Hines, and Susan Charnon as well as many other relatives. She was preceded in death by siblings, Paul, Pat & Jane Charnon. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday January 16, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 2704 33rd Avenue West Bradenton, Florida. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to St. Joseph's Catholic School art department 2990 26th Street W, Bradenton, Florida 34205. The family would like to thank the staff at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, FL for their compassion. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com