Opal Hethershaw

August 29, 2014

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Opal Bernice Hethershaw, 103, formerly of Des Moines, passed away August 29, 2014 at Heritage Oak Assisted Living in Conroe, Texas. She was born June 26, 1911 on a farm near Pekin, Iowa to Leo Robinson (Rob) and Louie (Hawley) Estes.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Henry (Joe) Hethershaw; and her five siblings Carl, Edna, Paul, and Dwight Estes, and Olive Newton.

Opal is survived by her son Ronald John (Ron) Hethershaw and his wife Karen of Montgomery, TX; grandchildren John Hethershaw (Patti) of Round Rock, TX and Susan Epperson (Gary) of Houston, TX, great-grandchildren Audrey, Sarah and Joe Hethershaw, and Andrew and Emily Epperson.

She enjoyed traveling, touring the country with Joe in their motor home and being with her family -- for which she had unconditional love. Until recently, she lived in her own home, and handled the housework and all her finances. Her mind remained sharp, as did her memory and her wit. She was an amazing woman and truly an inspiration.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2014, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. On Saturday, September 13, 2014, a procession for the Graveside service at Masonic Cemetery will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Indianola Heights Christian Church or the Salvation Army.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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