Opal W (Hale) Moberly

Opal W. Moberly

Opal W. Moberly, 97, passed away Friday (May 8, 2009) at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.

She was born on May 30, 1911, in Wichita to John Henry and Zillah (Clark) Hale. They preceded her in death.

She married Faye Moberly on April 2, 1932, in Afton, Okla. He preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton.

Survivors include daughters, Winifred Cooper of Tulsa, Okla., and Carolyn Simpson of Hesston; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church, followed by service at 2 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Mike Ronan officiating.

Burial will be at Hesston Cemetery in Hesston.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Quilt Ministry or Hospice Care of Kansas in care of Miller Funeral Home in Hesston, which is in charge of arrangements.