Judith Lynne O’Bannon – Nov. 21, 1945 – Nov. 3, 2026
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The authentic, compassionate, and persistent Judith Lynne O Bannon, 80, found peace on Nov. 5, 2026, in Fort Worth. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Judi O Bannon was born Nov. 21,1945, in Fort Collins, Colorado, a daughter of Joe Lynne Woolley and Bobbie Jean Wilson Woolley. They moved to Fort Worth during her early years of life. She had two sisters who became lifelong friends, Karen Bayona and Connie Yaryan. She graduated from Polytechnic High School where she studied cosmetology. She loved watching British comedies, reading Stephen King, bowling, and playing bridge. After working for several years as a cosmetologist, she chose to be a full-time mother where she was very active in the PTA, serving as president for a term. Judi was passionate about animal conservation, namely wolves. She always had a dog by her side and enjoy