Opal Margaretta Furr

Opal Hancock Furr, 87, passed away from this life and entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Opal was born July 24, 1938, to the late Robert Cecil Hancock and Alpha Alma Cressell Hancock. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Ray Franklin Furr; companion, Calvin Melton; siblings, Catherine Cox (Warren), Louise McHenry (Earl), Edna Hite (Donald), Lawrence Hancock (Polly), Edward Hancock, Robert Hancock, Joyce Johnson (Donald) and Barbara Furr.

Opal is survived by her sister, Peggy Treadway (Ronald); her children, Ray Furr, Jr. (Mina), Tammy Anderson, John Furr (Jennifer), Shane Furr; grandchildren, Brandi Lewis, Erica Littlefield, Candace Neely, Crissie Beane, Teresa Travis, Michele Johnson, Allison Hopkins and Brooks Julian; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. There are also many nieces and nephews that will cherish her memory.

Opal's life was filled with music, travel and adventure.

A single mother for more than 40 years after her husband passed, Opal managed to hold her family together and provide a loving home for all four of her children as well as their friends, neighbors, and anybody who showed up at her doorstep. She was a steady and reliable presence to anyone who needed care or a shoulder to lean on. Opal was the one you could always depend on in a crisis.

She worked multiple jobs to provide for her family. Somehow, she still managed to find time to volunteer and raise funds for the Ladies Auxiliary VFW for many years.

During her lifetime, Opal's legacy is one of caring for others. She will be deeply missed.

Opal's life will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Cumby Family at 206 Trindale Road in Archdale, with Reverend Riley Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Cumby Family Funeral Service.