Frances O'Brien (1951 - 2012)

Des Moines

Fran went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2012, at Mercy Hospital.

Fran was born November 8, 1951 in Abilene, Texas to Arlie and Myrtle Whisenhunt.

She was a loving wife to David, daughter to Myrtle Whisenhunt, sister to Patricia Ray and Dewayne Whisenhunt, mother to Jenny Costello and Amy Brown, grandmother to Tiffany Paramore and Kenneth Costello and great- grandmother to Leon McMullen.

Fran loved her family especially her grandchildren and her great-grandson.

She loved fishing, knitting and spending time with her family. Fran loved being an LPN and helping people in her job. Fran enjoyed life, was well loved and was a best friend to many.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.

Published in Des Moines Register on May 11, 2012