Opal Delores Heldreth, 73 of Mannington, WV passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born August 20, 1937 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Charles C. Armstrong and Pearl L. Bondy Armstrong.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lawrence H. Heldreth; 2 daughters, Juanita Marie and husband Steve Ralston of Fairfax, VA and Judy Kay and husband Mike Miller of Grafton, WV; 2 beloved granddaughters, McKenzie S. Miller and Monica Lane Miller, both of Grafton; 3 sisters, Virginia M. Cochran of Utica, OH, Kathryn V. and husband William Hinton, Jr. of Mount Vernon, OH and Linda S. and husband Eddie Roshon of Sunbury, OH; 3 brothers, Clyde R. and wife Bonnie Armstrong of Howard, OH, Leroy and wife Linda Armstrong of Florida and Damon J. Armstrong of Delaware, OH; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Heldreth was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lee Heldreth; a brother, Carl Armstrong; 2 sisters, Alice Wright and Dorothy Armstrong.
Opal attended the Church of the Nazarene in Mannington. She was employed with Marion County Board of Education as a cook at Wilson Elementary School and also at Mannington High School and Mannington Elementary School. She enjoyed her flowers and working in her yard. She also enjoyed traveling on many bus trips with West Virginia Travelers and also traveling with her family. She and her husband enjoyed socializing at her residence with many friends and neighbors.
Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 2 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Reverend Robert Green, Pastor Doug Hendrixson and Jeff Haught officiating. Interment will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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Opel took me under her loving wings protected me and my babies years ago when I married Howard at a tender age of 16. We shared so very many memories / events both good and bad. She shared her loving family with all of us and the memories can not be quited even in death. There has been lots of pain and rough miles of roads from then to now, but God has covered the bumps for all of us.
All of our love goes out to Lawrence, Judy , Juanita and families
Darlene
Howard Jr.
Vanessa
and my Tressie sleeping, but still with us just like Opal
Juanita and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and I extend my deepest condolences to all of you.
Ann Moore
Lawrence, Judy, Juanita, and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Opal. We all loved her. Words can not express how much the love and friendship our families have shared throughout the years has meant to us. I am sorry we could not get home to be there for you, but please let us know if you need anything. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Patty Jean, Jamie, Kyle, Jessica and Jamie Allen Sexton ~ Eden, NC
Juanita and Steve, We were saddened to read of your mother's passing. We knew she was quite ill after talking with you, but did not know all that was happening. We missed you at the Christmas eve service. So sorry for all your pain. You are in our prayers.
We were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. We were unsure what had happened after her hospitalization. May God meet all your needs. Your friends, Bob and Patty
Thinking and praying for your family. I always thought a lot of Opal. I learn to sing alto from her. I haven't seen you all for years but still think about you all.
Juanita, Steve - so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers for you and family.
sympathy to your family with the passing of opal...shes in a better place now with her lord....im glad we got to meet her she was a dear dear sweet lady and will be missed by many..god bless the family of opal...mr and mrs dennis anderson ...ottawa illinois