Nancy Lee O'Brien

1943 - 2016

Nancy Lee O'Brien obituary, 1943-2016, Woodstock, GA

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Woodstock Funeral Home

8855 Main Street

Woodstock, Georgia

Nancy O'Brien Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Nancy Lee O'Brien, 73, of Woodstock Georgia passed away on November 28th, 2016. Nancy was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on May 31, 1943. Nancy's love for dogs afforded her to work with Southern Hope of Atlanta to aide in rescue and adoptions for several dozens of dogs. She worked for Self-Help in Bluffton, South Carolina to feed and give clothing to those in need and she also volunteered time to work for the Open Door Community in Atlanta, Georgia. Nancy enjoyed watching her granddaughters play volleyball through college and she followed closely the USCB softball team. Throughout her life, Nancy also worked for Zwicker knitting mill in Appleton, Wi and Kimberly-Clark in Roswell, Ga. She is survived by her husband Patrick O'Brien; Sons Greg (Colleen) O'Brien, Mark (Sarah) O'Brien; Sister Susan (Dan) Weyers; Brother-in-laws William (Rosemary) O'Brien, Michael (Debbie) O'Brien and John (Cindy) O'Brien; Grandchildren Tori O'Brien, Courtney O'Brien, McKenna O'Brien and Ashlyn O'Brien; Lifetime friends David & Carol Liebhauser and Robert & Rhonda Hochholzer of Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents Lyman and Delores Argust; Sister Barbara (Roger) DeFrane and her mother and father-in-law Robert and Ethel O'Brien. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 at St. Michael's Church of Woodstock at 10:00AM. A memorial service in Menasha Wisconsin at St. Patrick's Church will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Humane Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Woodstock Funeral Home.

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December 1, 2016

chuck wismer

Pat & Family,
I know how difficult it has been for all of you over the past few months . May all the great memories and moments bring you peace at this most difficult of times. Nancy was a wonderful lady and enjoyed a life well lived. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless , chuck

November 30, 2016

May our condolences bring you comfort and our prayers ease the pain of your loss.

The Fromm Families

November 30, 2016

Chan

O'Brian family, my deepest sympathy. As you grieve, know that ' God cares for you '. - 1 Peter 5 : 7

November 30, 2016

Clara and Sam Notaro

Sending our condolences to Pat and family on the passing of Nancy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

November 30, 2016

Lori (Len) Liebhauser Hella

Much love hugs and prayers to Pat Greg and Mark and their families. Nancy was an incredible angel here on earth and truly earned her wings in Heaven!!! I know how blessed my parents were to be able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Georgia w Pat and Nancy!! So many awesome memories camping as kids with them as well! Love you all!!

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