Opal L. Lillich, age 99, of West Frankfort, IL and former resident of Harlingen, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 1:02 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at her home in West Frankfort.
She was born on Tuesday, July 15, 1919, in Herrin, IL the daughter of Emmet and Mary Ann (Gilmartin) Smith.
Opal was first united in marriage to Thomas Harold Crowell in Herrin. She later was united in marriage to James Allen Lillich in McLeansboro, IL and together they shared many years of marriage until his death in Texas.
She began her working career at Smoler Brothers in Herrin for several years and later began teaching sewing classes for the Singer Sewing Company all throughout Southern Illinois until she retired.
Opal was a member of the Height's Church of God of West Frankfort and also a honorary member of the Elks Club of Harlingen, TX.
She was always ready to be on the go. Opal enjoyed jewelry, dancing, and was an excellent seamstress. When she was out shopping, if she saw an

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