Bonnie L. (Smith) O'Brien of Lancaster, TX passed away July 28, 2022. She was born May 19, 1941, to Arthur and Hazel (Marshall) Smith in Flanagan, Il. She graduated from Flanagan High school 1959 and graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's degree in 1965.

She is survived by husband Dennis F. O'Brien married September 4, 1960. One daughter Debbie O'Brien, two grandchildren Robin O'Brien and Christopher Reine, two great grandchildren Jennifer Reine and Eric Hunter, one great great grandchild Derio O'Brien Epps. Siblings Shirley (Smith) Hudson in Arizona and Darryl Smith in Florida. Sister in Law Nancy (O'Brien) Carls, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Bonnie taught elementary school in Flanagan, Illinois until moving to Texas in 1980. She became an Executive Assistant and worked until 2000 when she retired from Thomas Printworks. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling.