Shirley Ruud O'Brien Obituary

We bid farewell to Shirley Ruud O'Brien (Chantilly, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 4, 2025 at the age of 90. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ruud O'Brien to pay them a last tribute.

Though Shirley has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Direct Cremation Services of Virginia

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