Opal H Nichols

Opal was born on Thursday, January 11, 1940, in Gilliam, West Virginia to Kelsey Huff and Delphine Holmes. She retired as an Executive Secretary from the City of Pasadena in January 2002 with more than 25 years of service in the Maintenance Services Department. Opal met her soul-mate in Eugene Nichols, and they married on November 6, 1978. Their union created a loving blended family joining her son, Joseph Sharp, and his children Mae Beth Scott, Howard Nichols and Eugene Nichols Jr.

Opal enjoyed all things related to honoring America and our veterans, having recently celebrated her 30th year of service with the American Legion Auxiliary of Post 521 in Pasadena, Texas. She served in many roles of leadership throughout her years of service, most recently serving as the unit’s Secretary/Treasurer for the last seven years. In addition, she served in the following unit positions: 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, and President for Edward H. White, II Unit 521. She also served in appointed positions for the 22nd District, Department of Texas, serving one term as President and three terms as Secretary. She also served in various other organizations supporting service to our nation’s veterans.

Mostly, Opal loved supporting her family. She was our best friend, mother, and advisor. Her one goal for her family was that they were happy! Thanks to her support and love, she accomplished her mission. She lived life well. If you met her, you loved her. If you were her friend, you likely have some good stories to share, as she could surprise you. Behind that lovely smile, she liked have fun.

Opal was preceded in death by her father, Kelsey, her mother Della, her four brothers, and her husband, Eugene. She is survived by her son, Joseph Sharp and wife Diane; her stepdaughter Mae Beth Scott and husband Ralph; stepsons Howard Nichols and wife Jessica, Eugene Nichols, Jr. and wife Bev; sister Verna Huff; brother Denver Huff; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

In light of the global pandemic and in an attempt to protect the health and safety of her many friends, we are holding a family only service on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Grand View Funeral Home located at 8501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Visitation will begin at 1pm with service starting at 2pm with interment to follow at Grand View Memorial Park.

Opal requests that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, she would like for you to make a donation in her honor to Houston Hospice, a veteran’s support organization, or the animal protection organization of your choosing.