She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Herman Drew Patterson. They had a wonderful life together, meeting by chance the day he was hired to do electrical work at her parents house. After seeing her baking in the kitchen, he told his brother "I'm gonna marry her".
Opal loved gardening, her family, and her Lord and Savior. She always said, "I've had a great life".
She was predeceased by her parents, Earlie and Onise Wallace; sister, Irene Kokoska; brothers, Gene, Arlie, and Charles Wallace; son in laws, Jess Espinosa and James Robinson; and grandson, Brent Belk.
Opal is survived by her brother, William "D" Wallace (Linda); children, Herman Patterson (Cathy), Doris Rice (Johnathan), Janice Robinson, and Katherine Espinosa; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; and many extended family members, as well as a "bonus daughter", Jean Nance.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:00pm at McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm in the chapel. Opal will be laid to rest at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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