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Elizabeth Brooks Osmond, age 66, Inverness, FL passed away at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Liz was born in Boston, MA on March 26, 1953 to Donald and Constance Osmond and moved to Citrus County from Hernando County in 1980.
Liz received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of South Florida and her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree (JD) from Stetson University Law School. She worked as a newspaper reporter for the Brooksville Sun Journal, the Citrus County Chronicle and the St. Pete Times. She was a schoolteacher in Citrus County and primarily taught gifted children in the community. As an attorney she worked for both the Offices of the State Attorney and the Public Defender.
Elizabeth volunteered at the local domestic violence shelter and regularly attended mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She adored animals and always had at least one dog. She loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, any and all sports, orchids, Christmas, and fishing. Her ashes will be spread at one of her favorite fishing spots. Liz was a kind heart who helped many people in our community and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Connor Mulligan and his wife, Nicole of Floral City, Fl and Christopher Mulligan and his wife, Gabrielle of Weeki Wachee, FL; two sisters, Karen Gaffney and Deborah Frankel, both of Inverness; her mother, Constance Gracy of Inverness; and four grandchildren, Ailey, Emmet, Maya, and Colin Mulligan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on August 17, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Following the mass, a Celebration of Life will take place from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM in the old Courtroom of the Citrus County Courthouse.
In lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to the Citrus County Abuse Shelter Association (CASA) at 1100 Turner Camp Rd. Inverness, FL 34450. Arrangements under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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I just learned of Liz's passing. I worked with her in the PD's office in Brooksville. She was super smart and super funny. Liz is truly unforgettable! My sympathies to her family.
Colleen Kasperek
August 21, 2019
Although I havent seen you in years, I will remember all the times on the schoolbus and living in Spring Lake.....RIP Liz.
Ronnie Gossett
August 19, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss Kathy and Chuck Prentice and family
August 16, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Kathy and Chuck Prentice and family
August 16, 2019
Chris and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May God give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Brad and Bobbie Alburtus
August 16, 2019
Liz was such a brilliant advocate!! Her tenacity in those J.Ryce hearings....amazing! I'm so sorry for your loss, Chris, D. Frankel, KOG and "mom." Prayers go out to all of you and God just got a new "assistant"!! xoxo - Patti, Court Reporter
Patti Marshall
August 15, 2019
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