Opal Dewees' Obituary
Born June 6, 1915, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2008. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of UMC Women’s Auxiliary and a volunteer at Methodist Hospital of Dallas. Preceded in death by husband Archie, mother Lura Tyler, son Richard DeWees, sister Gladys Yarbrough, and brother J.C. Tyler. She is survived by sons Donald DeWees of Maypearl, Jerry DeWees of Dallas; daughter Janice Byrd and husband Larry of Dupo, IL; sister Violet Anders and husband Roy of Plano; five grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren along with many other family and friends. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be on Friday, October 24, 2008 6:00- 8:00 p.m at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at Restland of Dallas, 13005 Greenville Ave. Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Restland Abbey Chapel with Rev. Denny Burris officiating.
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