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Opal Anderson Obituary
Opal Lee Anderson, 86, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, at 3:57 a.m. at her home with her loving family at her side. She had been in failing health.
She was born January 20, 1930, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Clarence E. and Zelma Mae Donahue Conaway and was a lifelong resident of this community.
Before her retirement in 1995, she had been a receptionist and customer service representative at Mac Tools, Inc.
She was a faithful member and servant of Crossroads Christian Church. She blessed and touched everyone she knew and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by a son, Todd Alan Anderson in 1992; her parents, four brothers, Orville, Alfred, Clarence and Bill Conaway and three sisters, Ruby Kingery, Jean Mendenhall and Franke Souther.
Opal is survived by her husband, Billy L. Anderson whom she married October 22, 1955; a son, Kevin Anderson of Washington Court House; a daughter, Kami Olsson and her husband, Mattias, of Washington Court House; seven grandchildren, Erin Hart and her husband, Damien, Adam Anderson, Brittany Clark and her husband, Patrick, Katie Coppins and her husband, Elonzo, Ethan Ruth and his wife, Lindsey, Elijah Ruth and Kassidy Olsson; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Conaway and Stan Conaway and his wife, Peggy and a sister, Wanda Taylor, all of Washington Court House and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Friday, February 12, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Crossroads Christian Church with Todd Maurer and Jon R. Creamer, ministers at the church, officiating. Burial will follow in Highlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pelotonia Cancer Research at mypelotonia.org; Crossroads Christian Church, 175 Halliday Way, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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February 15, 2016
Our deepest sympathy. May God Almighty comfort your family.
BB
Peggy Cumberland
February 14, 2016
I can't stop thinking of your family. Just want the family to know your in my prayers.
ES & TR
February 13, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Matthew 5: 4.
Deb Hansen
February 11, 2016
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Opal was a very kind woman, a wonderful hostess and always made me feel welcome. I've thought of her often over the years and prayed for her happiness. Although it's difficult today to see beyond your sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
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Wendy Coil-Kuhn
February 11, 2016
Words can't express the sadness so many of us feel. While we were growing up, Opal was like a second Mom to me and my sisters. At times such as this life seems so short ~ but our memories will last forever. I'm smiling as I remember her trying to teach all of us kids to yodel:) I wish much Love to the family.
Jeff & Linda Runk
February 11, 2016
We have known Opal almost 40 years and she was always the kindest person, she never had a bad word for anyone. Our hearts go out to the entire family. Prayers sent.
Jeff and Linda Runk
Bob Henkle
February 11, 2016
"I am saddened to learn that Opal has passed on. She has always been a special
person to all of us.
John Jordan
February 10, 2016
I am saddened to learn that Opal has passed on. She has always been a person that I admired and enjoyed . She had a wonderful goodness and a happy outlook. May Opal rest in peace.
Carole Martin
February 10, 2016
My deepest sympathies for the family and Opal will be missed by so many. She was such a loving , caring and happy person who always greeted you with a smile. God Bless, Carole Martin
February 10, 2016
Ms. Opal was a precious friend who loved and was loved by everyone who had the privilege to know her. I have been blessed to have her in my life. Prayers and love to her dear family. Love, Ken and Pat Clark
Sue &Wayne Davis
February 9, 2016
Opal will be missed by all who knew her and loved her, she brought joy and love to all.I will miss Opal very much . Prayers for her family. She is with God now .
Judy Wamsley
February 9, 2016
My heart goes out to you all! I loved her dearly and will miss that sweet face! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
February 9, 2016
Aunt Opal touched my life in so many ways--- I was truly blessed to know her. She welcomed me into your family ---and I felt the love from her immediately . Words feel so empty at this time-- but I hope that knowing how special she was to so many will help the Anderson family during this very sad time. Love, Jeannie Brown
Cathy Shepard
February 8, 2016
Deepest Sympathies! She was a Beautiful Lady inside and out!
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