Opal Frances Dyer

Opal Frances Musselman Dyer entered the gates of Heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born on May 1, 1930 in Salem, attended Andrew Lewis High School, and was a resident of Roanoke with her loving and compassionate husband, (Isaac) Marvin Dyer for sixty-five years. She was a dedicated and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Opal was passionate about her family and their well-being. She attended and sang in the Salem Church of Christ Choir as a child and attended Ridgewood Baptist Church in her adult life for over fifty years. Through the years she continued to enjoy hymns and joyful music. She enjoyed collecting, crocheting, and crafting while spending time with family members whom she regarded as her best friends. Opal (Gran/Mamoo) adored her grandchildren and viewed them as Gods special gifts. She was always willing to pitch in to help other family members and was a patient and understanding woman. After raising her family, Opal worked as manager of Dyer Paint & Wallpaper (Pittsburgh Paint) for just under 20 years. She enjoyed and appreciated the numerous friendships she made as she worked. Opal and Marvin shared the most remarkable love story and served as role models for all their family and friends. Her faith in God and love of the Bible never faltered as she shared her love and kindness with all the lives she touched throughout her life. Opal was predeceased by her devoted husband, Isaac Marvin Dyer; her father, Dot Musselman; her mother, Nannie Mae Musselman; grandson, Fletcher Hancock Dyer; brother, Johnny Hamilton; and sisters, Margaret Wise, Carrie Scott, Nelda Hedge, and Dolly Roop. She is survived by her sons, M. Wayne Dyer and wife, Barbara, of Johnson City, TN and Reginald (Reggie) Dyer and his wife, Anna, of Salem; five grandchildren, Carrie Dyer and her fianc, Richie Rutledge, Sarah Quesinberry and her husband, Jacob, India Dyer, Teddy Dyer and his wife, Chelsea, and Daniel Dyer; and a great-granddaughter, Lauren Quesinberry. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the caregivers at Richfield Recovery and Care Center and the Comfort Care Unit at Lewis Gale Hospital. A period of visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the funeral homes chapel with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers will be appreciated or charitable donations may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church at 703 Hemlock Road, NW in Roanoke, Virginia 24017. An online guest book is available for family and friends at www.johnmoakey.com. The Dyer family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.Visitation

Friday, February 13th, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Saturday, February 14th, 2015 2:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, VA