Anna Catherine (Hogan) O'Brian

She was born on October 23, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC to the late George Phillip Hogan and the late Alma Chandler Hogan. She married her “true love” William Eric O’Brian on August 24, 1953 and she retired from Perkins Library at Duke University in 1996. She enjoyed bargain shopping, reading books, redesigning her homes and being at Ocean Isle Beach. She resided in Durham, NC for most of her life until moving to Shallotte, NC in 2010. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to many and was one who was always kind and giving. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older brother James Phillip Hogan.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Eric O’Brian; son, William Eric O’Brian Jr. (Bill) and spouse, Bing Ling O’Brian; daughter, Beverly Catherine O’Brian and spouse, Angelique Rose; grandchildren, Katherine (Kat) O’Brian, Laura O’Brian and Victoria O’Brian; brother, Thomas Ward Hogan; sister, Nancy Hogan Noell; and many dear nieces and nephews and a host of very close and dear friends. She is also survived by her loving K-9, Maggie and grand-dogs, Teddy and Reggie.

A memorial service will be held at Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 M.H. Rourke Dr. Shallotte, NC 28470 on August 22, 2021 at 3:00 in the afternoon.

Memorials may be made in her memory to: Shallotte Presbyterian Church or to the charity of your choice.

You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com

White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.