Opal Mae Nothdurft was born in Owenboro, Kentucky
Opal Mae Nothdurft, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 10:28 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on March 21, 1933 in Owenboro, Kentucky to the late Archie and Helen (Cambron) White. Opal married Donald Paul Nothdurft on February 26, 1955 and he preceded her in September of 2014.
Opal always put God first in her life. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was loved by many.
Opal is survived by two sons: Bruce (Denise) Nothdurft of Charlotte, NC and Brien Nothduft of Ottawa; two daughters: Karen (Kevin) Rayl of Ada and Denise Garretson of Ada; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and three sisters: Betty Morris of Ada, Kathryn (Al) Wade of Philpot, KY and Gwenna Fitzgerald of Green River, WY.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Baker; two brothers and four sisters; and a great granddaughter.
Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Paducah, Kentucky.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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