Opal Clarisse Williams, devoted mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2013, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd.

Opal was born on June 30, 1921, in New Rockford, N.D., to Fred and Clara (Berg) Sinkler. She attended school in New Rockford N.D. She lived briefly in Seattle, Washington and returned to New Rockford where she worked for various cafes throughout the years. She was united in marriage to Richard Floyd Williams on March 5th, 1956, in New Rockford, ND. On October 3, 2005, she was admitted into Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, where she remained, and was periodically under the care of Hospice.

Opal was a member of First Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Eagles Auxiliary, all of New Rockford.

Opal was a person with a heart of gold. She made friends easily and always enjoyed having coffee and visiting with them. Being a stay at home mom, she was a great cook, teacher, and inspiration to her family. She was deeply devoted to her husband, Richard, who spent most of his days, before he passed on, being at her side in the nursing home. Opal's love for her children and other family members was always selfless and giving.

She is survived by two sons, Doug (Ardis) Williams of Carrington, ND, Richard (Penny) Williams Jr. of Bismarck, ND; and one daughter, Laurie (James) Reinhart of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by 7 grandsons (Paul, Jim, David, Andy, Derrick, Richard, and Brandon), 1 granddaughter (Trish), and two step granddaughters (Stephanie and Margaret), 12 great grandchildren; and other extended family.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, two sons, Donald and Darren, her parents, Clara and Fred Sinkler, two brothers, Orley and Orville, and two sisters, Olga, and Orpha.

She will always be remembered as a great wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be sadly missed by many.

PRAYER SERVICE: Monday at 7 PM in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford