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Opal Clemons Wiley

November 3, 2024

Opal Clemons Wiley, 98, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Francis Wiley Jr.; parents, Hansford Clemons and Minnie Spangler Clemons; brothers, Albert, Shirley, Bubby, Carlos Clemons; and sister, Annie Foley.

She is survived by her sons, David (Marsha) and Mark (Janet) Wiley; grandchildren, Scott Wiley, Suzie Jacobs, and Brandi Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Brianna Brotzman, Joshua and Jonathan Wiley, and Brennen, Braeden, Brentli, and Brialyn Ferguson; and great-great-grandchild, Kanan Ferguson.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the funeral service at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Reverend Jerry A. Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 8, 2024.

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From Thomas & Annie Foley's Daughter Wanda F. Hale

November 10, 2024

Mark & David, I'm so sorry for the passing of Y'all's Momma. My thoughts & prayers are with You All. Sending my deepest sympathy & condolences to this entire Family.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Sending Hugs & much Love to you All

Tammy Clemons Brogan (daughter of Albert and Nancy Clemons)

November 9, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.

Michelle Clemons Ray (daughter of Shirley Clemons, Sr)

November 8, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Gloria F Underwood

November 8, 2024

DAVID AND MARK just seen your Mom's Obituary SO SORRY w/Prayers May God Send Yall His Grace with STRENGTH and HIS COMFORT Always thought about yall
Our Deepest Sympathy JC and Gloria Floyd Va

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