Opal Bell Sligh, age 84, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023 at Tiger Lily Estates where she had been a resident since February. She was born in Cartersville, GA on August 21, 1939 daughter of the late Richard Bell and Evvie Martin Bell.
Opal was a generous, sweet, and a caring soul. She loved life especially when her health was good. She has struggled for the last few years with some set backs, but never complained and tried hard to be positive all of the time. She really loved her family and was a wonderful friend to many. Opal will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D Sligh; parents, Richard and Evvie Bell; brothers, Bobby Bell and Alvin Bell; sister, Nancy Morris and Syble Reed.
Survivors include her sister, Kathryn Lipscomb; brother, Andy Bell(Jean); brother-in-law, Greg Reed.
A Celebration of Life Service for Opal will be conducted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 2pm at Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum from 1-2pm. Rev. Keith Dempsey will be officiating the service.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Woffords Crossroads Baptist Church in White, GA would be appreciated in Opal's name.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr. Cartersville, GA 30120 is honored to serve the Sligh family during this difficult time.
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