Obituary of Opal Ferguson
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Opal Karnes Ferguson, 86 of Huddleston, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, June 4, 1925 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late James Miller Karnes and Leola Merton James Karnes. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Ferguson and two brothers, Carl Karnes and Wayne Karnes. Opal loved gardening, canning and cooking for family & friends and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband, Onyx Davis "Pete" Ferguson; two sons Willard Davis Ferguson & wife, Zenna of Huddleston, Randy Lee Ferguson & wife, Joyce of Moneta; two daughters, Judy Ferguson & friend, Dan Sanders of Thaxton, Pamela Ferguson Parker & husband, James of Bedford; five grandchildren, Karen O'Brien & husband, David, Jennifer Overstreet & husband, Travis, Matthew Parker, Brandy Smith & husband, Johnny, Kyle Primm; seven great grandchildren; six sisters, Dorothy Brugh, Grace Johnson & husband, Joe, Irene Holdren, Hazel Gray, Winnie Ashwell, Ann Duncan; two brothers, Ray Karnes & wife, Mae, Elwood Karnes. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston with Rev. Jackie Carver officiating. Interment will follow in Palestine Church Cemetery . Friends may call Wednesday after 12 noon and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston
A Memorial Tree was planted for Opal
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the Updike Funeral Home Staff
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