Opal C. Hanlon, age 89, of Sylvania, was carried by angels into Eternal Life to greet her husband, Richard; son, Terry and granddaughter, Lori on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was the seventh of eleven children, born on September 13, 1926 to Melvin C. and Nora (Figley) Wineinger in Jackson County, Indiana.
Opal retired from Flower Hospital from the dietary department. She worked in various nursing homes and local restaurants and owned her own business, Superior China. Opal was an avid gardener, enjoyed creating beaded jewelry which she donated to seniors, cooking and baking for family whom she enjoyed spending time with, bowling in her younger years, playing rummy and bingo. Her family will remember her giving spirit and she never met a stranger. She also instilled a tenacious work ethic in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Judy, Larry, Gerry (Linda), Joyce (Luther) and Evelyn; special in-law's, Joann, Roger and Audrey; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren and one on the way and siblings, Max and Melvin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Richard; son, Terry; granddaughter, Lori and eight siblings.
The family will receive guests on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin in the funeral home on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.
A special thank you to Opal's caregivers, especially Tanya; all the family that visited, supported and provided loving care to Opal; Southern Care Hospice and the staff at Visiting Angel Home Health.
To leave a special message for Opal's family please visit, www.NewcomerToledo.com.