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Mary Osborn Obituary
Mrs. Osborn was born in Gadsden on June 13, 1930, and was reared in Alabama City. She graduated from Emma Sansom High, Jacksonville State University and the University of Alabama. She was married to the late Frank Osborn for 45 years and taught elementary school at Hokes Bluff and Westbrook Christian School for a combined 35 years. She was a member of Dwight Baptist Church for many years and most recently First Baptist Church of Boaz. Jean was a very special mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor and loved living life. She enjoyed traveling and especially spending time with family.
She is survived by her son, Gary (Denise) Osborn, Tuscaloosa; daughter, Rhonda Campbell, Chattanooga; son, Craig (Melodie) Osborn, Hokes Bluff; son, Joe (Vicki) Osborn, Cullman; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews; and many very special friends.
Pallbearers will be Derek Osborn, Matt Osborn, Duke Osborn, Baylor Osborn, Brandon Byars, Blake Byars, Rod Morris and Chris Sanford.
Honorary pallbearers will be First Baptist Church choir of Boaz and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Osborn
TERESA CASON (CHRIS'S WIFE)
December 22, 2008
THE OSBORN FAMILY. I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO LOSE A LOVE ONE SO CLOSE TO A HOLIDAY. BUT KEEP YOUR MEMORIES OF AUNT JEAN ALIVE AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.
Deboah Morgan-Cliff
December 16, 2008
Gary, Rhonda and Craig, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her at school. Remember her in all the good times you had together.
Janet Chambers
December 15, 2008
Craig, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was one of the sweetest teachers. I would have been there but, I just found out yesterday at church.
Tony Cason
December 13, 2008
Gary, Rhonda, and Craig I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother. She was always a role model for me growing up and I have so many memories of all of you. Through the years she has always been here when things happened to give encouragement to me and others and I will never forget it. I'm sorry for not being there but I only found out about an hour ago. My love to all.
Cindy Swann
December 12, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was always a great encouragement to me. I remember well her cheering me on when I decided to go to college and become a teacher. Scott and I have you in our prayers.
Glenda Goodson Byars
December 12, 2008
Can you imagine the Christmas they will have? Herman, Bebelle, Ruby JO, Jean, Bunky--together with all those who have gone on before and after! Christmas, with the FAMILY again. I'm almost envious.
Glenda
Julie Payne
December 12, 2008
I have wonderful memories of Jean. She was a wonderful example of what a Christian should be. I will miss her.
Earl Hicks
December 12, 2008
Goodbye, Mrs. Jean. You will be missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of need.
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