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Opal Hyde Obituary

A beloved figure of Washington, DC, sadly left our world on Thursday, April 3, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and love. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William R. Hyde, and leaving a legacy through her children, William R. Hyde Jr. Esq., David Hyde, and Drew Hyde, and grandchildren. Opal's memory will be a guiding star for all who knew her. In remembrance, we will gather to honor her life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011; Viewig 10 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 20, 2025.

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Mrs. Lois Jean Young Streeter

April 24, 2025

o My Sweet Aunt Opal and Family Remembering all the good times I shared with her growing up in Carrollton. I would be in the house with Shirley, Aunt Opal, Aunt Estelle and Aunt Henrietta May Aunt Opal find Eternal Peace With Our Heavenly Father She´s in Heaven with my Mom Mary Artis and Aunt Virginia Love You Aunt Opal but God Loves You Best
Love Always
Mrs Lois Jean Young Streeter
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church

4606 - 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20011

Apr

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church

4606 - 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20011

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7400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012

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