Opal Lavonne Petry
(92 years old)
The passing of Opal Lavonne Petry (Canton, Ohio) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 23, 2025 at the age of 92. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Opal Lavonne Petry or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Rucker and Alma Rucker; her brothers, Gene Rucker, William Dearnbarger, Ralph Rucker and Merle "Mike" Rucker; her daughter-in-law Janey Williams; and her granddaughter Ashley Guthrie.
She is survived by: her sons, Robert Pernell (Bonnie) and Gary Pernell; her stepson Daniel Petry (Rosie); and her grandchildren, Traci Nichols (Ray), Mike Pernell, Chelsea Pernell, Nathan Petry, Jimmy Petry (Kayla) and Sara Lutherbeck (Dustin). She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the North Industry Christian Church (425 45th St SW, Canton, OH 44706). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.