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Shirley O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN, Shirley "Mike",

90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

She was born in Detroit, MI and trained in the Arts. She became a professional dancer and spent two seasons with the Ballet Russe followed by theater, hotel and nightclub engagements.

She received a degree in Interior Design in NYC where she worked at Greensleeves Interiors. She worked for the Porter Paint Co for 25 years and semi-retired in 1993.

She was an avid card player, Bridge and Pinochle, and belonged to the senior group in Jeffersontown and Middletown.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James H. O'Brien.

She is survived by friends, Mark Meeker, Margaret Webb, Mary Ann Wiseman, and many others.

A memorial service will be held in the spring. Details will be announced later. Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington "in St. Matthews" has been entrusted with arrangements.

Published by Courier-Journal from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, 2018.
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I remember "Mike" and Jim well. I got the privilege to work with Mike at Porter Paint. She was always a delight to be around with a great sense of humor. I loved listening to her stories about dancing and the personalities she'd meet. Jim would tell the best "bad jokes" and stories about life on the road selling S&H Green Stamps! Mike was always professional , caring, and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Paul Hosse

February 18, 2018

Tracy Mattingly

February 16, 2018

She was a lovely woman, and I will miss her.

February 16, 2018

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