Opal Arlene Ledbetter was born on November 5, 1918, the daughter of William David Ledbetter and Alice Malinda (Ledgerwood) Ledbetter.
She passed away on January 15, 2015, at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 96.
She was united in marriage to George W. Jackson on July 1, 1944, at Las Cruces, NM.
She later married Victor W. Kilcrease on April 17, 1958, in Las Vegas, NV, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1975.
On April 28, 1986 Opal was united in marriage to Herbert Lyman Ledbetter at Princeton, TX; he preceded her in death on August 11, 1990.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters Elsie Mae, Altha, and Ossie; and two brothers Lee Ledbetter and infant brother Alva Ledbetter.
She is survived by one son George Lee Kilcrease and wife Lorrie of Springfield, MO; one grandson Brandon Kilcrease; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
Opal was a Social Worker for the State of Missouri and retired in the late 1960s.
After retirement, she attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO where she obtained her graduate degree in Sociology and Psychology.
Opal enjoyed crocheting, tending to her plants, bird watching, and fishing.
Opal was a member of the New Life Church in Springfield, MO.
Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2015, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO.
She passed away on January 15, 2015, at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 96.
She was united in marriage to George W. Jackson on July 1, 1944, at Las Cruces, NM.
She later married Victor W. Kilcrease on April 17, 1958, in Las Vegas, NV, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1975.
On April 28, 1986 Opal was united in marriage to Herbert Lyman Ledbetter at Princeton, TX; he preceded her in death on August 11, 1990.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters Elsie Mae, Altha, and Ossie; and two brothers Lee Ledbetter and infant brother Alva Ledbetter.
She is survived by one son George Lee Kilcrease and wife Lorrie of Springfield, MO; one grandson Brandon Kilcrease; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
Opal was a Social Worker for the State of Missouri and retired in the late 1960s.
After retirement, she attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO where she obtained her graduate degree in Sociology and Psychology.
Opal enjoyed crocheting, tending to her plants, bird watching, and fishing.
Opal was a member of the New Life Church in Springfield, MO.
Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2015, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO.
Opal Arlene Ledbetter was born on November 5, 1918, the daughter of William David Ledbetter and Alice Malinda (Ledgerwood) Ledbetter.
She passed away on January 15, 2015, at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 96.
She was united in marriage to George W. Jackson on July 1, 1944, at Las Cruces, NM.
She later married Victor W. Kilcrease on April 17, 1958, in Las Vegas, NV, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1975.
On April 28, 1986 Opal was united in marriage to Herbert Lyman Ledbetter at Princeton, TX; he preceded her in death on August 11, 1990.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters Elsie Mae, Altha, and Ossie; and two brothers Lee Ledbetter and infant brother Alva Ledbetter.
She is survived by one son George Lee Kilcrease and wife Lorrie of Springfield, MO; one grandson Brandon Kilcrease; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
Opal was a Social Worker for the State of Missouri and retired in the late 1960s.
After retirement, she attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO where she obtained her graduate degree in Sociology and Psychology.
Opal enjoyed crocheting, tending to her plants, bird watching, and fishing.
Opal was a member of the New Life Church in Springfield, MO.
Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2015, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO.
She passed away on January 15, 2015, at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 96.
She was united in marriage to George W. Jackson on July 1, 1944, at Las Cruces, NM.
She later married Victor W. Kilcrease on April 17, 1958, in Las Vegas, NV, he preceded her in death on July 16, 1975.
On April 28, 1986 Opal was united in marriage to Herbert Lyman Ledbetter at Princeton, TX; he preceded her in death on August 11, 1990.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters Elsie Mae, Altha, and Ossie; and two brothers Lee Ledbetter and infant brother Alva Ledbetter.
She is survived by one son George Lee Kilcrease and wife Lorrie of Springfield, MO; one grandson Brandon Kilcrease; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
Opal was a Social Worker for the State of Missouri and retired in the late 1960s.
After retirement, she attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO where she obtained her graduate degree in Sociology and Psychology.
Opal enjoyed crocheting, tending to her plants, bird watching, and fishing.
Opal was a member of the New Life Church in Springfield, MO.
Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2015, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO.
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