Opal R. Dempsey Obituary (1923

Opal R. Dempsey, 89, of Taylorville, passed away December 15, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorville. She was born November 1, 1923 in Eldorado, IL. The Daughter of Thomas A. and Lillie R. Warfield Payne. She married George J. Dempsey on June 1, 1943 in Princeton, IN. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1989. She was a homemaker, waitress and worked at Pamida. She is survived by her sons: Georgeâ€Sonnyâ€ Dempsey Jr., FL, William Dempsey of Sterling, IL, Larry (Pam) Dempsey of Taylorville, IL and Garry Dempsey (Partner Gary Hanson) of Kincaid; daughters: Pamela Dempsey Thunhorst of Taylorville, IL and Brenda McCormick of Scottsdale, Arizona; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; two step-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:00am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Rev. W. Thomas Bellegante officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00pm at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.