of Dyersburg, TN
November 20, 1933 - May 27, 2023
Fannie Lou O'Brien (Gaga), 89, of Dyersburg, TN entered into rest on Saturday May 27, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee. Fannie Lou was born November 20, 1933 in Tupelo Mississippi to the late Troy Allen Cockrell and Mada Vera Stovall Cockrell. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Osceola for 48 years and director of the nursery for many years. She was also the proud wife of a career Navy Officer who served his country in Vietnam. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Zepherino O'Brien lll, with whom she was married for 58 years and a brother, Sumpter Bill Cockrell. She is survived by one son, Michael Allen O'Brien (Phyllis O'Brien) of Lenexa, Kansas; one daughter, Kim Atkinson of Dyersburg, Tennessee; a brother, Robert Trice Cockrell; six grandchildren, Chris Fox, Brien Fox, Hollie Livingston, Stacie O'Brien, Michael O'Brien ll and Marcus O'Brien. She is also survived by 21 loving great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and so many other family members.
Visitation for family will be held at the First Baptist Church in Osceola Arkansas on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm with funeral services to begin at 2:00pm. The burial will be held in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens and conducted by Roller-Swift Funeral Home. Memorials in Fannie Lou O'Brien's name, can be sent to Kentucky Mountain Mission at https://kmminc.org/give. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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17 Condolence(s)
Louis Gann
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Kim & Mike
Miss (as I called her) O’Brien was like my second mom. I always enjoyed spending time with. She enjoyed life, loved her kids and family to no end and a fine Christian example. Whenever I was home from A-State I would play Yahtzee with her and your grandmother and was a lot of fun and always filled laughter. As you know I was so hoping to see her again, but my own issues never allowed it to happen. I have missed all those times. But life always gets in the way of things. Just know I will be praying for your both asking forcGod’s comfort during the long grieving time. Love ya…
Shirley Stovall
Friday, June 2, 2023
So sorry about Lou! I am really going to miss her but there is no comparison to the way you will, Kim. It is going to be hard for you, but God is with you and He will always be there with you. So lean on Him for your guidance and help. Love you and will be praying for you.
Paula Hill
Friday, June 2, 2023
Kim I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I will keep you and the families in my prayers 🙠â¤ï¸
Stephanie Hodges
Friday, June 2, 2023
We were so sorry to hear of Gaga’s passing! It was certainly a blessing to have spent time with her. Praying for strength, peace, and comfort in the memories of this special lady to Kim, Brien and the entire family.
The Hodges Family
Jim Wilburn
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Stephanie Hodges
Thursday, June 1, 2023
We were so sorry to hear of Gaga’s passing! It was certainly a blessing to have spent time with her. Praying for strength, peace, and comfort in the memories of this special lady to Kim, Brien and the entire family.
The Hodges Family
Shirl Minor
Thursday, June 1, 2023
To Brien and Chris Fox and the entire O'Brien family extended, I am truly sorry for your lost. My sincere prayers and condolences are with you at this time. Your friend Shirl, from
( formerly ) Newcomb' s Pharmacy. May the Lord keep you in His care.
Brenda K. Cooper Sage
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Kim, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing! I am no longer on Facebook since Sept, 2022. God Bless!!
Bren
Tim & Marisa Board
Thursday, June 1, 2023
What a wonderful lady and so thankful we were able to get her and mom and the rest of the family together. Our love and prayers go out to yall
Kellie Person Burnett
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I sure did love Lou and I know she loved me, even when I probably wasn’t all that easy to love. The world is a little darker without the light of Lou’s heart here with us.
Becky Wyman Lucas
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
My condolences to the family on Lou's passing.I have enjoyed our visits.She had a lovely home and loved her family.Loved God with all her heart.I will miss her.
Carolyn Austin
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this time. Love youâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Melinda Gonzalez
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Venecia Hendrix
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet person and we attended church together many years. Kim and I were classmates and are still dear friends. Praying for your family.
Bobby Bynum
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Kim so sorry for y'all lose of your mother prayers for the family
Cindy Gray
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
MS Lou was a precious Woman of God So sorry for this Precious Families Loss 🤗â£ï¸ðŸ™for the days ahead .Gods Comfort,Strength and Wisdom as you lean on God to lead and guide.See you and Bro John in GLORY LAND one day soon.
Lea Hedger
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
My prayers are with the family.so sorry for your loss. Divine lady that will be missed.