Name: Opal Fox Date: January 31st, 1923 - December 28th, 2009 Obituary: TECUMSEH – Opal R. Fox, age 86, of Adrian, passed away, Monday, December 28, 2009, at Tecumseh Place II. Opal was born January 31, 1923, at home in Adrian, the youngest child and only daughter of William and Sylvia (Johnson) Hill. On October 18, 1947, Opal married Frederick Fox in Angola, Indiana. Fred, her husband of over 59 years, preceded her in death in 2006. Family was most precious to Opal. She delighted in cooking and baking for her family and friends. Opal was also a talented knitter, and created beautiful coats, dresses and sweaters. Opal was active in the Elks Club, where she served as president of the Ladies Elks. She was a faithful and active member of the First United Methodist Church in Adrian. Opal is survived by her children: Richard (Sharon) Loveland of Bradenton, FL; Ann (David) Chrysler; Bill (Mary) Fox; and Gary (Jan) Fox, all of Adrian; and Barb (Bill) Reed of LaPorte, IN; son-in-law, Bill (Jan) Barss of Adrian; 12 grandchildren: Pam (Bob) Trocano, Merl Loveland, Kim Blaker, Michelle Ward, Angie (Steve) Hoeft, Chad (Darla) Fox, Eric (Cathy) Fox, Lori (Jeff) Yates, Aron Droege, Jenny (Chet) Barss, Jay (Jamie) Barss and Joel Barss; six great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Barss; grandson, Evan Fox; and two brothers, Frank and Luther Hill. The funeral service for Opal will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Dawes officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Opal may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Hospice of Lenawee, or Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Hospice of Lenawee or Alzheimer's Association Visitations: 2:00PM to 4:00PM on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions) 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions) Services: In-state at 10:00AM, Service at 11:00AM at Wagley Funeral Home on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Lenawee Hills Memorial Park 1291 Wolf Creek Highway Adrian, MI 49221 (map/driving directions)