Opal Dunn peacefully passed through the gates of heaven in her sleep to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her home in Midland. She was born July 20, 1922, in Coleman, Texas, to Jim Will and Bessie Ray Jackson. She was reared in Coleman and married Berlie A. Dunn on June 22, 1941, in Coleman. They first moved to Midland in 1949. After a brief time in Abilene, they came back to Midland in 1957. She worked at Grammar Murphy and Bed and Bath stores during her sons' college years. She has been a faithful member of Kelview Heights Baptist Church since 1964, teaching 6th grade girls and other Sunday school classes.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Opal is survived by her dear husband of 64 years, Berlie, two sons and their wives: Jerry and Deanna Dunn of Midland, and Eddie and Debbie Dunn of Plano; two grandsons and their families: Kirk and Leslie Dunn, and great grandchildren, Blake and Blair Dunn, of Midland; Rusty and Heather Dunn, and great granddaughter, Aubrey, of Odessa; two granddaughters: Kristen Dunn Hager and her husband Bryan of Jacksonville, Florida; and Rhesa Dunn of Odessa; four sisters: Ozell Dunn and her husband Raymond, and Gwen Jackson, of Midland, Billie Jean Woodard and her husband Harold of Odessa, and Betty Ray Mittel and her husband Glenn of Bandon, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces and nephews. The apples of her eye were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was her joy to serve them "tea parties" any time they came to see her.
Her strong and courageous response to illness during her 5-year battle with cancer showed her quiet trust in God's love during trials. She carried this heavy burden with great grace. We, her children, "rise up and call [her] blessed. Many daughters have done virtuously, but [she] excellest them all" (Prov. 31:28). "Strength and honor are her clothing" (Prov. 31:25). She is rejoicing now. Her labor has ended. Our dear Lord has said, "Well done, good and faithful servant, ... enter thou into the joy of the Lord" (Mt. 25:23). Making a home for her family was, after her devotion to her Lord, the center and focus of her life. She loved every aspect, even the cleaning. Even when too weak to clean, her "fingers itched" to scrub the house until it shone. An extremely talented seamstress, she used her talents to create clothing and wonderful keepsakes that many of us will forever treasure. She cared for the love of her life, her dear husband Berlie in an extraordinary and remarkable way. She gave him reverence, love, and devotion. "The heart of her husband safely trusts in her" (Prov. 31:11).
To many of us, Opal was a dear friend and mentor who taught us how to be a gracious and Godly woman, wife, mother, and mother-in-law. She fostered and modeled an unconditional love and enjoyment of family that made our gatherings a great tribute to God's grace. This joy shows that she "taught her children well." She has passed on a legacy of blessing to generations to come, a precious heritage which will continue on to descendants that she will never know except in eternity. She will be numbered with the quiet, unsung heroes of faith that never sought the earthly limelight. Since she loved God and loved people passionately, her memory will be a rare and priceless jewel to all whose lives were touched by hers.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Eddie and Debbie who graciously came to live with and provide care for her during the last three months of her life. Also, thanks to the persons who served her at Allison Cancer Center and Home Hospice. Their compassion, love and skill were such a comfort to Berlie, Opal and the family during her lengthy illness. In addition, thanks to Harley Bynum for the picture for this column.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Kelview Heights Baptist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Jerry Berry officiating, assisted by the Reverend Bill Skaggs. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Winfred Kelly and the deacons of Kelview Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram, April 28, 29,& 30, 2005
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She was preceded in death by her parents. Opal is survived by her dear husband of 64 years, Berlie, two sons and their wives: Jerry and Deanna Dunn of Midland, and Eddie and Debbie Dunn of Plano; two grandsons and their families: Kirk and Leslie Dunn, and great grandchildren, Blake and Blair Dunn, of Midland; Rusty and Heather Dunn, and great granddaughter, Aubrey, of Odessa; two granddaughters: Kristen Dunn Hager and her husband Bryan of Jacksonville, Florida; and Rhesa Dunn of Odessa; four sisters: Ozell Dunn and her husband Raymond, and Gwen Jackson, of Midland, Billie Jean Woodard and her husband Harold of Odessa, and Betty Ray Mittel and her husband Glenn of Bandon, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces and nephews. The apples of her eye were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was her joy to serve them "tea parties" any time they came to see her.
Her strong and courageous response to illness during her 5-year battle with cancer showed her quiet trust in God's love during trials. She carried this heavy burden with great grace. We, her children, "rise up and call [her] blessed. Many daughters have done virtuously, but [she] excellest them all" (Prov. 31:28). "Strength and honor are her clothing" (Prov. 31:25). She is rejoicing now. Her labor has ended. Our dear Lord has said, "Well done, good and faithful servant, ... enter thou into the joy of the Lord" (Mt. 25:23). Making a home for her family was, after her devotion to her Lord, the center and focus of her life. She loved every aspect, even the cleaning. Even when too weak to clean, her "fingers itched" to scrub the house until it shone. An extremely talented seamstress, she used her talents to create clothing and wonderful keepsakes that many of us will forever treasure. She cared for the love of her life, her dear husband Berlie in an extraordinary and remarkable way. She gave him reverence, love, and devotion. "The heart of her husband safely trusts in her" (Prov. 31:11).
To many of us, Opal was a dear friend and mentor who taught us how to be a gracious and Godly woman, wife, mother, and mother-in-law. She fostered and modeled an unconditional love and enjoyment of family that made our gatherings a great tribute to God's grace. This joy shows that she "taught her children well." She has passed on a legacy of blessing to generations to come, a precious heritage which will continue on to descendants that she will never know except in eternity. She will be numbered with the quiet, unsung heroes of faith that never sought the earthly limelight. Since she loved God and loved people passionately, her memory will be a rare and priceless jewel to all whose lives were touched by hers.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Eddie and Debbie who graciously came to live with and provide care for her during the last three months of her life. Also, thanks to the persons who served her at Allison Cancer Center and Home Hospice. Their compassion, love and skill were such a comfort to Berlie, Opal and the family during her lengthy illness. In addition, thanks to Harley Bynum for the picture for this column.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Kelview Heights Baptist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Jerry Berry officiating, assisted by the Reverend Bill Skaggs. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Winfred Kelly and the deacons of Kelview Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram, April 28, 29,& 30, 2005
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Opal Dunn peacefully passed through the gates of heaven in her sleep to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her home in Midland. She was born July 20, 1922, in Coleman, Texas, to Jim Will and Bessie Ray Jackson. She was reared in Coleman and married Berlie A. Dunn on June 22, 1941, in Coleman. They first moved to Midland in 1949. After a brief time in Abilene, they came back to Midland in 1957. She worked at Grammar Murphy and Bed and Bath stores during her sons' college years. She has been a faithful member of Kelview Heights Baptist Church since 1964, teaching 6th grade girls and other Sunday school classes.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Opal is survived by her dear husband of 64 years, Berlie, two sons and their wives: Jerry and Deanna Dunn of Midland, and Eddie and Debbie Dunn of Plano; two grandsons and their families: Kirk and Leslie Dunn, and great grandchildren, Blake and Blair Dunn, of Midland; Rusty and Heather Dunn, and great granddaughter, Aubrey, of Odessa; two granddaughters: Kristen Dunn Hager and her husband Bryan of Jacksonville, Florida; and Rhesa Dunn of Odessa; four sisters: Ozell Dunn and her husband Raymond, and Gwen Jackson, of Midland, Billie Jean Woodard and her husband Harold of Odessa, and Betty Ray Mittel and her husband Glenn of Bandon, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces and nephews. The apples of her eye were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was her joy to serve them "tea parties" any time they came to see her.
Her strong and courageous response to illness during her 5-year battle with cancer showed her quiet trust in God's love during trials. She carried this heavy burden with great grace. We, her children, "rise up and call [her] blessed. Many daughters have done virtuously, but [she] excellest them all" (Prov. 31:28). "Strength and honor are her clothing" (Prov. 31:25). She is rejoicing now. Her labor has ended. Our dear Lord has said, "Well done, good and faithful servant, ... enter thou into the joy of the Lord" (Mt. 25:23). Making a home for her family was, after her devotion to her Lord, the center and focus of her life. She loved every aspect, even the cleaning. Even when too weak to clean, her "fingers itched" to scrub the house until it shone. An extremely talented seamstress, she used her talents to create clothing and wonderful keepsakes that many of us will forever treasure. She cared for the love of her life, her dear husband Berlie in an extraordinary and remarkable way. She gave him reverence, love, and devotion. "The heart of her husband safely trusts in her" (Prov. 31:11).
To many of us, Opal was a dear friend and mentor who taught us how to be a gracious and Godly woman, wife, mother, and mother-in-law. She fostered and modeled an unconditional love and enjoyment of family that made our gatherings a great tribute to God's grace. This joy shows that she "taught her children well." She has passed on a legacy of blessing to generations to come, a precious heritage which will continue on to descendants that she will never know except in eternity. She will be numbered with the quiet, unsung heroes of faith that never sought the earthly limelight. Since she loved God and loved people passionately, her memory will be a rare and priceless jewel to all whose lives were touched by hers.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Eddie and Debbie who graciously came to live with and provide care for her during the last three months of her life. Also, thanks to the persons who served her at Allison Cancer Center and Home Hospice. Their compassion, love and skill were such a comfort to Berlie, Opal and the family during her lengthy illness. In addition, thanks to Harley Bynum for the picture for this column.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Kelview Heights Baptist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Jerry Berry officiating, assisted by the Reverend Bill Skaggs. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Winfred Kelly and the deacons of Kelview Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram, April 28, 29,& 30, 2005
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She was preceded in death by her parents. Opal is survived by her dear husband of 64 years, Berlie, two sons and their wives: Jerry and Deanna Dunn of Midland, and Eddie and Debbie Dunn of Plano; two grandsons and their families: Kirk and Leslie Dunn, and great grandchildren, Blake and Blair Dunn, of Midland; Rusty and Heather Dunn, and great granddaughter, Aubrey, of Odessa; two granddaughters: Kristen Dunn Hager and her husband Bryan of Jacksonville, Florida; and Rhesa Dunn of Odessa; four sisters: Ozell Dunn and her husband Raymond, and Gwen Jackson, of Midland, Billie Jean Woodard and her husband Harold of Odessa, and Betty Ray Mittel and her husband Glenn of Bandon, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces and nephews. The apples of her eye were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was her joy to serve them "tea parties" any time they came to see her.
Her strong and courageous response to illness during her 5-year battle with cancer showed her quiet trust in God's love during trials. She carried this heavy burden with great grace. We, her children, "rise up and call [her] blessed. Many daughters have done virtuously, but [she] excellest them all" (Prov. 31:28). "Strength and honor are her clothing" (Prov. 31:25). She is rejoicing now. Her labor has ended. Our dear Lord has said, "Well done, good and faithful servant, ... enter thou into the joy of the Lord" (Mt. 25:23). Making a home for her family was, after her devotion to her Lord, the center and focus of her life. She loved every aspect, even the cleaning. Even when too weak to clean, her "fingers itched" to scrub the house until it shone. An extremely talented seamstress, she used her talents to create clothing and wonderful keepsakes that many of us will forever treasure. She cared for the love of her life, her dear husband Berlie in an extraordinary and remarkable way. She gave him reverence, love, and devotion. "The heart of her husband safely trusts in her" (Prov. 31:11).
To many of us, Opal was a dear friend and mentor who taught us how to be a gracious and Godly woman, wife, mother, and mother-in-law. She fostered and modeled an unconditional love and enjoyment of family that made our gatherings a great tribute to God's grace. This joy shows that she "taught her children well." She has passed on a legacy of blessing to generations to come, a precious heritage which will continue on to descendants that she will never know except in eternity. She will be numbered with the quiet, unsung heroes of faith that never sought the earthly limelight. Since she loved God and loved people passionately, her memory will be a rare and priceless jewel to all whose lives were touched by hers.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Eddie and Debbie who graciously came to live with and provide care for her during the last three months of her life. Also, thanks to the persons who served her at Allison Cancer Center and Home Hospice. Their compassion, love and skill were such a comfort to Berlie, Opal and the family during her lengthy illness. In addition, thanks to Harley Bynum for the picture for this column.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Kelview Heights Baptist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Jerry Berry officiating, assisted by the Reverend Bill Skaggs. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Winfred Kelly and the deacons of Kelview Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram, April 28, 29,& 30, 2005
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