Eileen passed away in her sleep on the evening of Sunday May 24th, 2015, in Ft. Worth, TX. She was born on November 30th, 1954 at Sibley Hospital in Washington D.C. to John Francis O’leary and Annie Inez O’Leary. She spent her early years in Hyattsvillle, MD. and around College Park where she met and married the father of her children. She then spent time in Liverpool, NY and Shelton, CT and ultimately settled in Arlington, TX . She made many friends along the way and will be missed and loved by all. It was in Arlington where she met her love Byron Brecheen. They spent many years together enjoying each others company. Whether attending a concert, watching grandchildren, or just simply spending time together they supported each other through good times and bad. She will be remembered for her love of her children, grandchildren, music, infectious laugh, and her free spirit. She is survived by her children, Annie Thornhill and her husband Sterling of Mansfield, TX. and Michael Veader and his wife Heather of Grapevine, TX.; 5 grandchildren- Nicholas, Callie, Parker, Megan and Breanna. Her love, best friend, and long time companion Byron Brecheen , sister Marguerite Weems and her husband Johnny of Winchester, VA, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many more who considered her family. Her wishes were to forego a memorial service and instead have her ashes spread in a special place known by her family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to The MHMR Visions Foundation. https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/mhmrvisions
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I’ll never forget the spare time lanes days when we met you, Michael and your Mom. I never thought we’d be lifelong friends but the true ones tend to stick around. 🙂 Your Mom had such an infectious spirit and we will certainly never forget her. Many many good times were had indeed. Love to you always and the Doran clan sends theirs as well.
May you rest in peace Eileen and be fondly remembered. I remember our great time raising kids. Annie is still a soft spot in my heart. Keeping you all in my prayers,
MIchael, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts.
Camille
I was stunned and saddened to hear of Eileen’s passing. She was one of the good people. Please pass my condolences on to your brother for me.
Besides her children, I don’t know who couch miss her more.. Nice job on the obituary Annie. I read it a lot. Seems to help me know that Eileen is gone. There’s not a day gone by for the past 19yrs that we didn’t communicate. I can’t stop thinking about her. Eileen is loved.
I’m so sorry I havnt seen her or Byron in a couple of years I guess. I’m still shock. She was very sweet to me and there was good conversation between us. I really liked her alot. Often thought of her and well now I realize I should hav e called. Life is too short.
Eileen I really enjoyed talking to you on messenger. I had not talked to you since you were seventeen. Talking with you brought such good memories of my teenage years. I still think of you as the honor roll student at St. Jerome’s and what a good family you came from. I was shocked you left us but God calls us in mysterious ways. I started crying because I will miss talking to you. I know you are in a good place partying with your other St. Jerome’s buddies. Next time we talk it will be in front of the gates of heaven. Party until you drop. Love you O’Leary.