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Opal Wright Obituary

Opal Mullins Wright
AIKEN - Opal Mullins Wright, 96, beloved wife of the late Bruce W. Wright, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center.
A native of Jane, VA, Opal was a daughter of the late General M. and Lillie Epling Mullins. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a former dental assistant. She was a member of South Aiken Presbyterian Church where she formerly taught Sunday School.
Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Jean Moler (Robert), Aiken; two sons, Ronald Bruce Wright (Sandy), Las Vegas, NV, Michael William Wright (Patti), Florence, SC; grandchildren, John Wright (Crystal), Lee Wright (Katie), Andrea Cornelison, Megan Greenwald (Brian), Bruce Hughey (Kristen), Chad Hughey, Staci Funk (Jay), Katie Moler (Blake Murphy), Michael Moler; sixteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Sparks (Bob), Pikeville, KY.
The family will receive friends Friday morning, April 6th beginning at 10 o'clock at South Aiken Presbyterian Church. The funeral will follow at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be directed to South Aiken Presbyterian Church, 1711 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803.
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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Apr. 1, 2018.

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Bunny Miller

April 4, 2018

Your mother was one sweet lady & always had a smile on her face. Your family is so fortunate to have had her in your lives for so long. I truly regret not being in town for her memorial service. Know that you are in my thoughts as I care for all of you.

April 2, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. May the "God of all comfort" soothe your aching hearts through the love and support of family and friends

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