Opal Lucille Garrett, daughter of Ira Lavel and Mertie (Bivens) Thackery was born October 21, 1912 in Parnell, MO and departed this life January 20, 2009 at the age of 96 years.
She was a resident of Worth County for many years and was a member of the Methodist Church in Worth.
Opal was united in marriage to Claude Garrett on January 22, 1935 in Isadora, MO. To this union, two sons were born, Marvin of Ridgeway and Max of Grant City.
Opal graduated from Nurses Training and later was among the first nurses to work at the newly opened Worth County Convalescent Center.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Claude Garrett, parents Ira and Mertie Thackery, step-mother May (Percy) Thackery, infant brother, half brother Elmer Thackery, and a half brother-in-law John Vecchio.
Survivors include Marvin (Nita) Garrett of Ridgeway and Max (Diane) Garrett of Grant City as well as grandchildren Rhonda (Kenny) Ackley, Randy (Jerri Ann) Garrett, Darrin (Amy) Garrett, Michael (Gretchen) Garrett, and Marcia (Chad) Rush. Surviving great-grandchildren are Kristen and Rachel Ackley, Gavin Garrett, Tyler and Jessica Garrett, Emily, Jacob, and Samatha Garrett, Wyatt, Wade, and Rilee Jo Rush. Surviving half-sisters are Patricia (Bill) Nay, and Velma Vecchio. She is also surivied by half sister-in-law Pat Thackery, other relatives, and many friends.
Graveside services and interment were held at the Grant City Cemetery at 11:15 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2009, conducted by Pastor Len Green. Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.
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