Eileen L. Shiner Born: Jan. 28, 1935 Died: Dec. 8, 2015 Eileen Lorraine (O'Brien) Shiner passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015 in Cookeville, Tennesee. Eileen was born January 28, 1935 to Frank and Edith May (Sharpe) O'Brien and grew up in Haydenville, Williamsburg, Massachusetts. After graduating high school, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a stenographer for the AF command in Puerto Rico. While in the Air Force, she married AF Band musician, John (Jack) Shiner, Jr. on April 3rd, 1954 at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Using the GI Bill, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in social work from St. Francis College in Joliet while raising their family in Joliet. Upon graduation, she worked as a social worker for various agencies and volunteered for the Joliet Hospice organization. Eileen was an avid reader, loved to play Euchre, and enjoyed dancing. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Shiner; son, James Shiner; brothers, Francis, Howard, and James O'Brien. She is survived by 3 sons, John Shiner (Nancy) of Batavia, IL, Patrick Shiner (Cathy) of Crest Hill, and Robert Shiner (Laura) of Joliet; and a daughter-in-law, Cynthia Shiner of Baxter, TN. In addition to numerous nieces and nephews, she is also survived by 5 grandchildren, John (Clay) Shiner, Charles (Keegan) Shiner, Ryan Shiner, Katarina Shiner, and Hannah Shiner. A Memorial Service will be held for Eileen at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A Chapel Service will also be held on Sunday beginning at 3:30 PM. Cremation rites have been accorded.