Opal (Kirby) Grant

Opal (Kirby) Grant passed away on October 11, 2019, born on March 19, 1930 to Harvey and Jessie Kirby.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Alan Robert Grant; her husband, Robert Grant; her brothers William Kirby; Paul Kirby; infant George Kirby; sister Eileen (Kirby) Lewis.  Opal is survived by her daughter, Diana Yeagle; son-in-law Paul Yeagle; grandson Jesse Yeagle.  Opal worked as an educational aide for 13 years in the GED Program in Circleville and Ashville until she was 80.  She loved the students and the true friends she worked with.  According to Opal’s wishes there will be a private gathering at the graveside at the Jackson Township Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her son and husband.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

The following is Opal’s favorite verse she wished to share:

Life’s Long Road

I at times yearn

For the youth I once had

When troubles were few

And my heart mostly glad.

For youth is a world

When the hearts full and free,

In the days childhoods magic

Would beckon me.

But, now, in today

There’s a kind of a peace,

And the long path behind

Has given release

And on life’s long road

I have given my best

And with a light load

God has given me rest.

For there’s a time of our youth

There’s a time to grow old,

A time to look back

And such a peace to behold.

By James Joseph Huesgen