Opal Back Hale

1936 - 2021

Opal Back Hood Hale, 85, of Chaplin, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born June 2, 1936, in Letcher County to the late John B. and Pollyann Caudill Back. She was a former employee of the old Bardstown Sewing Factory, Design Crafts, Valley Hill Nursery and My Old Kentucky Home. She was a member of Chaplin Baptist Church, was an avid UK fan and enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Hood; a great-granddaughter, Melody Coulter; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, John Hale; two daughters, Cheryl (Pat) Coulter, of Chaplin, and Donna (Chris) Short, of Lawrenceburg; her son, Kenny (Peggy) Hood, of Chaplin; her sister, Mary Coulter, of Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren, Jonathan Smith, Daniel Hood, Joshua Hood, Stephanie (Bryan) Proctor, Adam (Jessi) Coulter, and Allison (Gerry) Hyatt; 19 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Libby (Dave) Simmonds; a nephew, Frank Phillips; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Chaplin Baptist Church. Bro. Mike Thompson, Bro. Gene Smith and Bro. Bryan Proctor will officiate. Interment will be in Highview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the church.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contribution to Hospice of Nelson County.
Houghlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.