Velma Jean O’Brien

Velma Jean (Fowler) O’Brien, 98, of rural Easton MO, devoted Mother, Grandmother, and
Great Grandmother passed away Oct. 8, 2026.

Velma Jean was born Feb. 7, 1928, to Herman and Marchie (Lewallen) Fowler.

On Aug. 27, 1946, she married Thomas (Leo) O’Brien in St. Joseph MO. They farmed
together near Clarksdale, MO until 1956 when they moved to Easton, where they continued
to farm.

Velma Jean was a proud mother of four sons, and grandmother of nine grandchildren. She
enjoyed cooking and caring for her grandchildren and felt it was a joy, not a job.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo of 52 years in 1998, her parents, two sisters
Mildred and Marjorie, brother Bill, and granddaughter Abbi.

Velma Jean is survived by her four sons and their wives (her daughters the easy way): Michael and Janet, Canton GA, Tom and Cindy, Liberty MO, Terry and Jennifer, Tim and Francine, Easton MO, eight grandchildren Wesley (Ashley), Meagan (Chris), Jaime (Mike), Taren (Patrick), Shannon, James, Anna (Tyler), Josiah (Rachel) and fifteen great grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date.