Opal Vespie Obituary
Niana Opal Vespie, age 90, left us peacefully in the early morning on February 19, 2025.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband Louis “Sonny” Vespie and daughter, Kathy Pless Burnette; also, lifelong friend Brenda Layne.
She is survived by her daughters Dale Pless Duckett of Hot Springs, N.C., Darlene Pless Mathews (Hugh) of Canton, N.C., Diana Redmon (Lynn) of Wartburg, TN. and son Eric Murphy (Olivia) of Easley, S.C.; 12 grandchildren Crystal Moore (Jeff), Keisha Rathbone (Tyler), Kaysie Duckett, Misty Trantham (Matthew), Lindsey Hipps (Casey), Megan Murphy, Emily Fassett (Justin), Brianna Murphy, Dalene Brown, Bobby Burnette, Jr., Stephen Redmon (Brittany), and Jozi Redmon; 24 great grandchildren, 8 great, great grandchildren; extended family Joe Layne, Jennifer Heidel and Alisha Taylor
Momma was a hard-working woman all her life. She loved her family, banana splits and her furbaby, “Boots”. Her chicken-n-dumplins with cat head biscuits and hot peach cobbler were second to none! You never had to ask what she was thinking cause her face said it! Lastly… hearing her say, “Im praying for you”, is the greatest memory of all.
The family would like to thank all who has had a part in her care over the last few months. Life Care of Morgan County, Morgan County Ambulance Service and many thanks to Quality Home Health Care of Morgan County and Schubert Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Bro. Jim Disney officiating. Interment will follow in the Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Niana Opal Vespie.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887
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