Opal Radican Obituary
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Opal Radican, 74, was called to her eternal resting place on October 9, 2025.
She entered this world on May 30, 1951 in Dallas, TX, born to Lenard and Willowdean Whiteley. Opal was a life long resident of Tool, TX . She loved going to church and was a member of Providence Baptist Church, in Tool, TX. She loved people and it didn't matter whether she met them at church or at the casinos. She was a people person with a joy for life.
Opal is preceded in death by her parents, Lenard and Willowdean Whiteley; husband Delton Radican; brothers Melvin Whiteley, Howard Whiteley, Kenneth Whiteley, and Billy Rex Whiteley.
Opal is survived by her children Delta Morales, Kevin Radican, Misty Warren; grandchildren Carrie Foreman, Cody Foreman, Jose Morales, Charlie Warren, Angel Radican, Rikki Lynn Radican; great-grandchildren Zoe Barbee, Stormy Barbee, Journey Foreman, C.J. Foreman, Raelynn Foreman, Delton Foreman; great-great-grandchild Piston Posey; brother Cecil Whiteley; special nephews Jason Whiteley, Billy Boy Whiteley, and numerous others.
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403 E Royall Boulevard P.O Box 2050, Malakoff, TX 75148
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