Opal Arbutus Wolford, 71 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home.
Opal was born in Bergton, VA, in 1953, the daughter of the late Garland and Orphia Strawderman. She graduated from Shenandoah University with her bachelor’s degree and then went on to earn her master’s degree in nursing business from George Mason University. She spent her career in nursing and retired as director of nursing. Opal was a member of Faith Fellowship Church, where she was head of educational ministries. She enjoyed playing the guitar, crafting, quilting and doing ceramics.
She is survived by her husband, Steven D. Wolford whom she married on September 24, 1978, daughters, Virginia Rose Wolford of Culpeper, VA. Amanda Michelle Wolford of Stephenson, VA, son, Steven Garland Wolford of Winchester, VA and her sister, Genevie Ann Sager of Mathias, WV.
Along with her parents, Opal is preceded in death by her daughter, Sara Ruth Wolford and her sister, Viola Louise Webb.
A visitation will be held for Opal on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6pm to 8pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11am at Faith Fellowship Church. Interment will be in Heishman Cemetery in Wardensville, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Opal to Faith Fellowship Church, 371 Kimble Road, Berryville, VA 22611.