Opal M. Vick

Herrin-Opal Marie Vick, 88, died 4:53 P.M., Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Opal Marie was born May 20, 1915 in Carbondale to Robert Asa & Ollie Mae (Hagler) Blankenship. She married George Richard Vick on September 14, 1935 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1991. Opal Marie was a member of Union Gospel Mission Church in Herrin. She was also a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She made many afghans and baby clothes. Survivors Include: Son & Daughter In Law: Richard E. & Jo Ann Vick of Herrin Son & Daughter In Law: Kenneth W. & Glenda Vick of Marion Five Grandchildren: Debbie Jarrell & husband Glenn of Wichita, KS. Richard E. Vick, Jr. & wife Lisa of Marion Mellonee Hass & husband Jerry of Zion, IL. Kendra Vick of Zion, IL. Marleah Fuente & husband Mickey of Zion, IL. Nine Great Grandchildren Three Great Great Grandchildren Sister: Genevieve Childers of St. Louis, MO. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter; Minnie Opal Vick, great grandson; Robert Wayne Swanson, sister; Juanita P. Wright, and brother; Richard Blankenship. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.