Opal Inez (Johnson) Furtick

Furtick, Opal Inez (Johnson) - Age 96, of Flint Township, passed away March 5, 2025 at Wellbridge of Fenton.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. (The funeral service may be viewed by livestream from a link at Mrs. Furtick's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com) Visitation will be held 4 - 7 PM Thursday, March 13; and 10-11 AM on Friday March 14.

Opal was born December 30, 1928 in Iuka, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Samuel and Eunice (Brown) Johnson. Opal married the love of her life Ben F. Furtick on August 20, 1947 in Booneville, Mississippi. Throughout her life, Opal loved her Lord and her family. She was the pianist at Thrasher Baptist Church in Mississippi until she and Ben moved to Flint, Michigan in 1969. Prior to moving to Flint, Opal worked at Prentiss Manufacturing Shirt Company in Booneville, Mississippi. After moving to Flint, she and Ben become members of Eastgate Baptist Church in Burton, Michigan. In 1970, Opal became a salesperson for Winkleman's Clothing Store, where she later became the manager. Her three grandchildren were the light of her life. When they were toddlers, she would pick them up on Sunday mornings and take them to church with her.

For many years, she and her Eastgate friends visited nursing homes in Grand Blanc, singing hymns and having a time of worship with the residents. Afterward, they would select a restaurant for lunch. Mom always ordered her favorite - blueberry pancakes. She was blessed with many wonderful friends and memories in Mississippi and Michigan.

She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Larry and wife Deni of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; daughter, Dianne and husband Elden McClure of Flint Township, Michigan; granddaughter, Amber and husband Ryan Duberg of Rockvale, Tennessee; granddaughter, Brittney and husband Michael Pratt of Hernando, Mississippi; grandson, Chad Furtick and Carolyn Smith of Grand Blanc, Michigan; great-grandchildren, Ella and Emery Duberg, Greyson Furtick, Olivia and Graham Pratt; sisters, Evelyn Stell and Olene Olive of Nashville, Ozie Houston of Booneville, Mississippi; brother Sidney Johnson of Blue Springs, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; special extended family, Matthew and Christe McClure Exline of Lum, Michigan, Ryan Ashley, Emerson and Paige of Clarkston, Michigan; special friends, Ann Lowe, Soula Kondyles, Brenda Donnell, Marta and Mel Ebbs.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Furtick; sisters, Allie Mae Ryan, Euple Greenhaw, Ollie Loveless, and Jennie Ashley; dear friends, Dick Oden, Betty Pounders, Ruby Green, Dawn Laramore; Bob and Bobbie Dunn, and Larry Melton.

Her children and grandchildren would like to thank the staff at Wellbridge of Fenton for the wonderful care they provided Opal and also the staff of Compassus Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, consider making a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association, a charity of choice, or Heritage Baptist Church of Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.