Janette “Netter” Tucker O’Brien, 42, ended her battle with breast cancer Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.
She was born July 11, 1972, in Plant City. She received her education degree from Covenant College in 1994 and taught elementary school in Georgia, Virginia and at Lakeland Christian School, for 12 years. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and served in the women’s ministry. She married Joseph Jennings O’Brien July 20, 2002, in Lakeland.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph, of Lakeland; and children, Ali and John Kirby, of Virginia, Madison and Josh Horwitz, of Virginia, and Connor and Tucker O’Brien, of Lakeland. She is also survived by her parents, Dr. John and Jane Tucker, of Lakeland; siblings, Tina Strawbridge (Tim-o), of Lakeland, Theresa Riggs (Todd), of Virginia, Matt Tucker (Kim), of Lakeland, Tricia Sinn (Ted), of Orlando and and Anthony Tucker (Rachel), of Georgia; and their families, including 19 nephews and nieces.
A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. 19, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Lakeland. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. O’Brien and the family have requested donations be given to SeeJesus.net.