Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Opal W. Jones

Opal W. Jones, 92, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, TX.   Opal was born in Jefferson, Texas on September 8, 1923 to Corine and Will Odell Williams.  Survivors include her daughters, Sharon (Everette) Gray of Herndon, VA; Carolyn (William) Henderson of Dallas, TX and Marilyn Foster of Houston, TX; brothers J.W. (Esterlyn) Williams of Los Angeles, CA, Carl (Marie) Williams of Dallas, TX and Leonard Williams of Dallas, TX; sister Linda Leach of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a loving community that will miss her dearly.  A Wake will be held 6-8 pm on Monday, August 8 and the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 11:00 am.  Both services will be held at Cedar Crest Cathedral CME Church, 1616 East Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75216. After the Funeral Service, burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park at 7405 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cedar Crest Cathedral CME Church Youth Ministry.