Opal Owens

Opal Owens obituary, Grenada, MS

Opal Owens

Opal Owens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service - Grenada on Jan. 21, 2022.

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Mrs. Opal Harris Owens, 89, of Vicksburg, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1932 in Houston. Mrs. Owens owned and operated Opal's Boutique in Grenada for many years prior to her retirement. Opal enjoyed reading the Bible, tending to her yard and traveling. She also enjoyed relaxing at home with a good cup of coffee and watching Westerns on TV. Her greatest joy was found spending time with her family. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and her kind, generous and humble spirit will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Holcomb Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Tribble officiating.
Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Leflore(Jeff Gann) of Vicksburg; brother, Rev. Jay Harris(Jane) of St. Louis, MO; three grandsons, Michael Owen Leflore of Los Angeles, CA, William Gaylon "Bill" Owens, II(Stephanie) of Vicksburg, and Edward Wilton "Eddie" Owens(Annie) of Midlothian, VA; three great-grandchildren, William Gaylon Owens, III(Desiree) of Vicksburg, Alexandra Noel "Alex" Owens and Kathryn Ann Owens, both of Midlothian, VA; two great-great-grandchildren, William Gaylon "Wheeler" Owens, IV and Benton Gage "Repo" Owens and her long-time companion, Gus Salley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Wilton Arthur Owens and Sonny Hutchison; son, William Gaylon Owens and five siblings.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Gann, Michael Owen Leflore, Eddie Owens, Bill Owens and Gaylon Owens.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).
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