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Charlene O'Brien Obituary
Charlene V. O'Brien, nee Reed, 58, of Belleville, Ill., born July 3, 1950, in Edwardsville, Ill., died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Charlene earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from S.I.U.E. and worked at the St. Louis Efforts for AIDS. She loved her dogs and cats.
She was preceded in death by her mother; Irene Reed, nee Savage.
Surviving are her husband; Michael R. O'Brien Sr., of Belleville, Ill.; her father, Ray (Wanda) Reed of Belleville, Ill.; a son, Michael R. O'Brien Jr. of Belleville, Ill.; a daughter, Shelle O'Brien of Belleville, Ill.; a step-daughter, Susan Gross of Albers, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Amanda O'Brien, Brittany O'Brien, Sage O'Brien, Shae O'Brien, Bailey Cholet, Ronnie Gross, and Bradley Gross; a brother, Carl Ray Reed of Oregon; two sisters, Peggy (Ray) Evans of Arizona and Cheryl (Tim Pavolich) Reed of Arkansas; three dogs, Cloe, Scooter, and Noodles; a cat, Meow Meow; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to the American Lung Association; tributes may be made at www.mem.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill., with the Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Inurnment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Ken McCoy
March 1, 2009
We miss you Charlene, especially your giggle that always made me smile. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Ken, Debbie, Christy, and Kimberly McCoy.
Karen Becker
October 23, 2008
Mike, Shelle Mikey and family:
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Charlene was, and always will be a dear friend. Her passing saddens me and the world is truly a better place for her having been in it. Charlene is now at peace with God. May you hold onto that and the wonderful memories
Karen
Barb Felts
October 21, 2008
Mike and Family, Please accept my sympathy on your loss of this dear, sweet lady. I've not seen Charlene for many years but have often thought of her and wished the best for her. She had inner and outer beauty. May she now rest in peace.
Gordon Anderson
October 21, 2008
Charlene was a strong support and blessing to me. I would not be where I'm today without her guidance and strength that she gave me during the years that she was at Bethany Place. She touched so many lives and her compassion and care was felt by many of the clients at B. Place. I will be praying for the family and May God give them a peace during this time.
Michael and Kathleen Klebert
October 21, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Charlene's passing. Charlene was a wonderful person and excellent professional. She served the HIV community with grace and compassion and is sorely missed. Our thoughts are with her family and many friends.
Christy Bashaw
October 21, 2008
The world lost the most wonderful, caring, and loving lady I ever knew.
Charlene was a second mom to me and all of us kids growing up. We will all miss her smiles and laughter. My deepest sympathy to Mike, Shelle, Mikey, and all the girls.
Christy Bashaw (McKinnon)
and Family
Deana Croffoot
October 20, 2008
My deepest and warmest thoughts go out to your family. I had known Charlene for many years..Not only were we co-workers from Bethany Place/MadCAP, but we were friends. She will be greatly missed and always loved.
Monica McDaniel-Collins
October 20, 2008
Charlene's commitment to the HIV Community was impressive, deidicated, and passionate. She served our community with out a thought to her own health issues. always giving from her heart. I pray for you, her family as you go through the hard times, know you are in my thoughts and prayers as she kept us in hers all the time. May you be at peace knowing she touched so many lives
Lynn Abernathy
October 20, 2008
Charlene was a wonderful, caring and compassionate person. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. As a friend and former co-worker, I personally witness her dedication to her clients. She loved her family deeply and they were the source of much happiness and pride. You have my deepest sympathy.
Lynn Abernathy
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