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Opal co-founded Rawhide Erection Company alongside her husband, yet her greatest joy was her family. Known affectionately as "Granny", she cherished her grandchildren and delighted in nurturing those she loved.
Welcoming her home is her best friend and loving husband of sixty years, Ben "Jabo" Gasque; her devoted son, Benny Gasque; her parents, Homer Sockwell and Maggie Fisher Sockwell; and her grandson-in-law, Drew Brand.
Opal leaves behind a legacy of love carried on by her son, Jackie Gasque, and daughter-in-law, Vickie Gasque. Her grandchildren, Renee Wilkinson (Chris), Justin Gasque (Amanda), Jason Gasque, Dale Gasque, Leigh Gasque, Jennifer Brand, Thomas Gasque (Katelyn), Britany Sweet (Sam), and Jarett Gasque brought her endless pride and joy. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Lauren (Patrick), Jake (Bailey), Olivia, Lydia, Maggie, Jada, Mason, William, Issac, Kaylee, Autumn, and Forrest; and great-great-grandchildren, Dawson, Eleanor, Josie, and Oliver.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Opal's family expresses special thanks to Susan Cochran, Karen Pool, Tina Baskins, Wayne Peden, Dr. Eric Santiago, and the staff at NAMC step down unit.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Opal, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home
October 4, 2025
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