Opal June Wyant – West Frankfort, IL

Opal June Wyant, 92, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away at 6:15 p.m., on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Helia Healthcare of West Frankfort.

She was born on June 20, 1926, to John and Mary (Summers) Gaither in Thompsonville, IL. She married Louis Wyant and he precedes her.

Opal was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Opal is survived by her one son, Kenneth (Delores) W. Patterson of West Frankfort, IL; one daughter, Mary L. Pritchett of West Frankfort, IL; five Grandchildren, Brett A. Patterson of Galatia, IL, Lainie M. Rich of West Frankfort, IL, Brock W. Patterson of AL, Roberta L. Dalton of West Frankfort, IL, Kelly T. Baker of Benton, IL; nine great-grandchildren, Megan M. Patterson, Nason L. Clark, Bryce Rich, Amber King, Paige King, Cooper  Patterson, Crew Patterson, Cade Patterson, Jaxsen Starling; and one great- great grandchild, Slade Rich.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Riley and Mary Ethel Gaither; loving husband, Louis O. Wyant, four brothers; Sylvester Gaither, John Gaither, Kenneth Gaither, Carter Gaither, and one grandson; Barry Patterson.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 1:00 p.m, at the Plaster Grove Cemetery in Thompsonville, IL, with Reverend Mark Minor officiating.

Memorials contributions may made to Plasters Grove Cemetery, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.