Janice Kay O'Brien

1938 - 2016

Janice Kay O'Brien obituary, 1938-2016, Indianapolis, IN

Janice Kay O'Brien

1938 - 2016

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

Janice O'Brien Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2016.
Janice Kay (Bonnet) O'Brien

78, of Indianapolis, died December 22, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who will be greatly missed. Janice was born on October 27, 1938 to Fred and Media (Jenkins) Bonnet. She grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1956. After graduating, she worked as an Insurance Executive at Eli Lilly for 35 years, retiring in May of 1991. Janice had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up any room. She was always kind and generous to anyone she would meet. Janice enjoyed volunteering at the Indiana State Museum, reading, cooking, traveling, camping and above all else, spending time with family.

She is survived by her husband Larry O'Brien, daughter Barbara Robbins, sisters Jennifer Baker and Lorna Bonnet, granddaughters Barbara and Natalie Reigosa, and great grandson Ayden Wyatt, amongst numerous nieces, nephews, and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 30 at 1 p.m. at Rosedale Hills Methodist Church, with the funeral to follow starting at 2 p.m. Rosedale Hills Methodist Church is located at 4450 S. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, 46227. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be made in Janice's name to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Indiana Funeral Care. www.indianafuneralcare.com.

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3 Entries

Sandy Wilson

February 14, 2017

Just heard of your loss my heart goes out to you, I know she was your love and made you very happy.
God bless
Sandy

Tom Newlin

December 30, 2016

Larry, I did't see this in time to attend but I send my condolences and will also send a contribution to the Cancer Fund. She was the best.

Randy Gosser

December 30, 2016

Condolences to you Larry, may God bless and comfort you at this time. I am just now seeing this notice at 1:40 pm 12/30. I did not know Janice but she sure had a fine husband! Haven't seen you for 20 plus years but it was good knowing you during our time at 1555! Still drive Puegots?

Randy Gosser

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