Opal Webb 1925 - 2021
Opal Webb, 95, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 2:20 a.m. at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1925, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Merda B. and Dora (Adams) Williams. On Sept. 18, 1942 Opal married Charles H. Webb and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1976.
Opal is survived by two sons: Steve (Patricia) Webb of Lima and Roger D. (Anita) Webb of Springdale, Arkansas; a daughter, Deborah D. Sanders of Bluffton; three daughters-in-law: Nancy Webb of Springdale, Arkansas, Brenda Webb of Lima and Barbara Webb of Ada; 27 grandchildren and 81 great grandchildren and 34 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sons: Charles E. Webb, Rev. James Webb and Gary Webb; a son-in-law: Butch Sanders; a brother, Oscar Williams; and four sisters: Magie Prater, Mada Neeley, Marie Howe and Ruth Wright.
Attendance will be restricted at the funeral and visitation based on space to accommodate social distancing requirements. Face coverings must be worn while attending visitation and service.
Due to Covid-19, private family services will be held at the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. The funeral service for Opal will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at on Monday, Jan. 25, at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the High Street Freewill Baptist Church at 10890 Reservoir Road, Ada, Ohio 45810.
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