Barbara Cooney O'Brien Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara Cooney O'Brien (Bryan, Texas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 17, 2026 at the age of 93. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Cooney and Florentine Cooney; and her siblings, James Cooney Jr. and Janice. She is survived by: her husband Dan O'Brien; and her children, Ann Sperry (Bill), Margaret Caughy (Dennis), Patrick O'Brien (Randi), Eileen Su (Charles), Mary Carayannopoulos (Leon), Cathy Schlebach (Michael) and Danny O'Brien (Anne). She is also survived by her 24 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Barbara with a donation to Hospice Brazos Valley, https://www.hospicebv.org.