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Opal Virginia Edwards

1927 - 2024

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1927

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2024

Opal Edwards Obituary

Opal Virginia Edwards (Robinson), 97 years old, previously of Henrico and Mechanicsville, VA, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Carrollton, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, George R. Edwards. Opal is survived by her brother, Keith Robinson (Wilma), children, George M. Edwards (Mary Jo) and Karla Willemin, three grandchildren, Jared Willemin (Denise), Rachel Dalton (Eric), Kyle Willemin, and six great-grandchildren.
Opal, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, found solace in reading her Bible and singing hymns. She attended Grove Avenue Baptist Church. Opal loved spending time with family; she was a talented seamstress for many years. A memorial service will be held at Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, VA, at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Opal's memory to Lifestream Church of the Nazarene, 5105 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 28, 2024.

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Carrie Wells

March 28, 2024

I hold so many wonderful memories of Aunt Opal. She always found a way to make us feel loved & thought about, especially with her mail delivery of homemade cookies at Christmas.

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