Opal Mae Cardell Humphrey, 84, passed into eternal rest at 9:40 P.M. on May 2, 2003 in Tucson. She would have turned 85 in just a few days.
Opal was born May 4, 1918, in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Ella Peacock and William Thomas Cardell. Opal was a long time member of the Jehovah Witness church in Tucson.
She was first married to Raymond Humphrey, then to his brother Charles Humphrey. They were divorced and she never remarried.
She spent her childhood in Texas and New Mexico.
Surviving the depression years taught her thrifty ways. She was always pleased to teach others thrifty ways who were interested in the crafts she learned from the depression years.
She delighted in watching birds, attending church meetings, tending her garden, and watching the flowers grow. Her family truly did "light up her life". She always had a smile and a hug for everyone, and was a true friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Opal is survived by three children; Rance (Rene') Humphrey and Janet Del Grego (now deceased)of Tucson, and Charles Alton (Pam) Humphrey of Alaska. She has four grandchildren, Scotty and Rex Humphrey, Chance Humphrey and Tara Cook, one great grandchild, Devin Shawn Cook of Alaska. Opal's surviving sisters and brothers are: Doc Cardell, of California,(now deceased) Mary Dungan (now deceased)of Catalina, Lola McGovern (now deceased)of Oracle, a sister of Connecticut,(NOW DECEASED) sister MATTIE (NOW DECEASED) of Thatcher, a living brother of Catalina. She is also survived by many neices and nephews.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE KINGDOM HALL AT 5462 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE AT 4 PM on Sunday, May 4, 2003, Opal's 85th birthday.
Ashes given to family and interred in the McGovern plot along with her sisters Lola McGovern, Mary Dungan and Opal's daughter, Janet DelGrego, Lola's s DAUGHTER, FRANCES.
Her brother, John Cardell and wife, Iva rests only a few yards from her.
THANKS TO ALAN WRIGHT FOR ALL OF THESE BURIALS!!
Opal Mae Cardell Humphrey, 84, passed into eternal rest at 9:40 P.M. on May 2, 2003 in Tucson. She would have turned 85 in just a few days.
Opal was born May 4, 1918, in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Ella Peacock and William Thomas Cardell. Opal was a long time member of the Jehovah Witness church in Tucson.
She was first married to Raymond Humphrey, then to his brother Charles Humphrey. They were divorced and she never remarried.
She spent her childhood in Texas and New Mexico.
Surviving the depression years taught her thrifty ways. She was always pleased to teach others thrifty ways who were interested in the crafts she learned from the depression years.
She delighted in watching birds, attending church meetings, tending her garden, and watching the flowers grow. Her family truly did "light up her life". She always had a smile and a hug for everyone, and was a true friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Opal is survived by three children; Rance (Rene') Humphrey and Janet Del Grego (now deceased)of Tucson, and Charles Alton (Pam) Humphrey of Alaska. She has four grandchildren, Scotty and Rex Humphrey, Chance Humphrey and Tara Cook, one great grandchild, Devin Shawn Cook of Alaska. Opal's surviving sisters and brothers are: Doc Cardell, of California,(now deceased) Mary Dungan (now deceased)of Catalina, Lola McGovern (now deceased)of Oracle, a sister of Connecticut,(NOW DECEASED) sister MATTIE (NOW DECEASED) of Thatcher, a living brother of Catalina. She is also survived by many neices and nephews.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE KINGDOM HALL AT 5462 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE AT 4 PM on Sunday, May 4, 2003, Opal's 85th birthday.
Ashes given to family and interred in the McGovern plot along with her sisters Lola McGovern, Mary Dungan and Opal's daughter, Janet DelGrego, Lola's s DAUGHTER, FRANCES.
Her brother, John Cardell and wife, Iva rests only a few yards from her.
THANKS TO ALAN WRIGHT FOR ALL OF THESE BURIALS!!
Family Members
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Charles THOMAS Cardell
1914–1988
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Dock Shelton Cardell
1916–2011
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John Henry Cardell
1920–2001
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Mildred Frances Cardell Caudill
1922–1969
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Mary Dorena Cardell Dungan
1923–2011
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PFC Murel Eugene "Buck" Cardell
1925–1944
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Lola Faye Cardell McGovern
1927–2014
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Pauline Cardell Bennett
1928–2016
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Ursie Uvalde Cardell
1932–1932
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Billy Marlin Cardell
1933–1967
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