Opal Hill

Opal Fay Hill passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston, Texas. She was born September 13, 1929, in Prairieville, Texas, to the late Luther Brunson and Verdie Nelson. She and her family of six sisters and one brother moved to Waco, Texas, where she spent most of her youth. On June 27, 1946, she married Thomas Harry Hill, Jr., in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After living in El Paso, Texas a short time, they moved to Houston in 1947. In the late 1960's she opened and operated a successful beauty salon in North Houston. She then opened Opal's Boutique on FM 1960 in 1976 where she remained until her retirement in 2010 at the age of 81. All her life she enjoyed her family, traveling and gardening. After retirement she enjoyed activities with the Women's Club and Bunko games. She is survived by her sons Gregory Hill and wife Debra, Thomas Hill; and daughters Patricia Salinas, Brenda Lechinger and husband Terry; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 5-7 p.m., and Memorial on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, Texas.