Opal Hill

1929 - 2017

Opal Hill obituary, 1929-2017, Houston, TX

Opal Hill

1929 - 2017

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

Opal Hill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 21, 2017.
Opal Fay Hill passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston, Texas. She was born September 13, 1929, in Prairieville, Texas, to the late Luther Brunson and Verdie Nelson. She and her family of six sisters and one brother moved to Waco, Texas, where she spent most of her youth. On June 27, 1946, she married Thomas Harry Hill, Jr., in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After living in El Paso, Texas a short time, they moved to Houston in 1947. In the late 1960's she opened and operated a successful beauty salon in North Houston. She then opened Opal's Boutique on FM 1960 in 1976 where she remained until her retirement in 2010 at the age of 81. All her life she enjoyed her family, traveling and gardening. After retirement she enjoyed activities with the Women's Club and Bunko games. She is survived by her sons Gregory Hill and wife Debra, Thomas Hill; and daughters Patricia Salinas, Brenda Lechinger and husband Terry; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 5-7 p.m., and Memorial on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, Texas.

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April 15, 2019

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April 15, 2019

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April 24, 2017

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Helen Hannon

April 15, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful friend who my family loved dearly. I still have the denim dress I bought at Opal's. It was one of my favorite things to wear, along with several other items. May you rest in peace sweet Opal. We will love you and miss you always.

Juana Lee Williams

April 15, 2019

I still think of you my dear Opal and the wonderful friendship we had plus your dress shop Juana Lee Williams

April 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy and love to Greg, Patsy, Brenda, Tommy and families. Your Mom was such a sweetheart and I know that she will be missed.
God now has another Angel to watch over us.
Our Love,
Sonny and Hattie

Shannon Humphrey

April 24, 2017

Tommy, I am so sorry for the loss of the loving mother who made you the man you are today. Though she rests peacefully in God's arms, may you never forget the knowledge, kindness and wisdom she shared with you. You are blessed to have had a God loving mother. Sending hugs and prayers of comfort to you and your family.

Helen Hannon

April 23, 2017

My love and heart felt sympathy goes out to Greg, Patsy, Brenda and Tommy as you face this most difficult time. Your mama was a caring and loving person who has been a friend of my family for many, many years. She loved her children and grandchildren with great passion and was always there for them. Opal always had a smile on her face and was so energetic and warm hearted. I'm sure she and your daddy are together in heaven visiting with my mama and daddy. May she rest in peace in God's loving arms.

My love to each of you,

Leann Oglesbee

April 23, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Juana Lee Williams

April 23, 2017

My dear long time friend OPAL ,We had a long fun friendship....I will miss our talks , but will always remember you and your dress shop....May you rest in peace dear friend, Love , Juana Lee

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