Oralia De Leon Briano

Oralia De Leon Briano – age 63 of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She enjoyed walking, cooking, working in her garden and walking with her dog. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ana Lopez and Arnulfo De Leon; brother, Jose Luis De Leon.

She is survived by her husband, Ruben Briano; children, Dalila Leek (Josh), Ruben Briano (Emily), Cindy Briano (Tanh); grandchildren, Alexia Leek, Jacob Cao, Catherine Davenport, Sophia Briano, Ana Lucia Cao; three sisters and six brothers, many nieces and nephews.

A wake will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024 at St. Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Church, Maynardville. Mass of Christian Burial 1 pm Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Church, Father Neil Pezzulo officiating. Inurnment 3 pm Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary.