Opal Evelyn Antel, age 100, formerly of Mannington, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Bethlehem, PA. She was born April 9, 1918 at Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late Clark and Vinnie Higginbotham Hayes.
Evelyn is survived by her son, Jerry (Anita) Antel and a daughter, Anita (Edwin) Toothman; three half-sisters, Loretta Jefferies, Linda Dunn, Martha Mitchem. She was also survived by 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Winford Antel, who died on January 14, 2005; 4 siblings, Georgia Wright, Herschel Hayes, Chester Hayes, Elbert Hayes and an infant brother, Edward Hayes.
Evelyn was a member of the Nazarene Church in Mannington.
Family and friends will be received at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 2-4:00pm and 6-8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00am with Pastor James Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Whetstone Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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My condolences to all. Aunt Evelyn was a very sweet woman and I have very sweet memories when uncle Chester and aunt Merle would take me over with them to play cards (specifically Rook) while I made a nuisance of my self as 5 year olds are want to do. Blessed memories and much love.
So sorry for the your loss. Will always remember Aunt Evelyn. I remember the many nights she and Uncle Harold would play Rook, dominoes or other games at my aunt & uncles house. She was my Great Uncle Chester's sister. She was a sweetheart and a very giving person!
We so sorry for your loss. Evelyn was a very loved sister whom we made sure to visit every time we came home. We well truly miss this great lady.
We will surely miss this great lady. We always visited with her when we came home
So sorry for your loss! Many good memories of spending time with Aunt Evelyn. She was a sweet lady. She was lucky to have children who loved and cared for her!
Jerry and Anita: Very sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Warren Perrine
Dear Anita, Ed, Kim, Rich, and family,
My deepest sympathies. Losing those we love is so very hard. May God comfort you with loving memories and fill your hearts with His peace.
Hugs and lots of love,
Vicki
We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of my Great Aunt's passing... I hope and pray the pain of sorrow you all are feeling, will soon ease with fond memories of her life...
A lovely, lovely person. Thank you for making the world a little more sweeter!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.