BORN

1925

DIED

2013

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Opal Shedd-Millard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 12, 2013.

Obituary Notice
Opal Shedd – Millard 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born on Feb. 23, 1925 in Stotesbury, MO, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Bowman) Auer. Her family moved to Tekonsha, MI in 1932 when Opal was seven years old. Opal graduated from Tekonsha High School. In 1944 she married Clyde (Jack) Shedd Jr. From this union, three sons were born: Jerry, Keith and David. Jerry drowned in Wilder Lake on their family farm in 1971. Opal's husband, Jack, went to be with his Lord in 1990.
In 1996, Opal married Joseph Millard. Joe went to be with his Savior in 2005.
Opal was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Tekonsha having served as head of the social committee, Sunday School teacher and Deaconess.
Surviving are two sons: Keith Shedd of Tekonsha and David (Judy) Shedd of Marshall; six grandchildren: James,Terry (Katrina), Rob (Julie), Angela, Melissa and Matthew Shedd; and six great grandchildren, ; one nephew, Kenneth (Cindy) May of Traverse City, MI; and two nieces: Jewell (David) Palmer of Marshall and Gwyn (Jon) Hartman of Florida.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Martha Auer; her husband Clyde (Jack) Shedd, husband Joseph Millard; son Jerry Shedd and two sisters Hazel Randall and Mildred May.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the First Baptist Church of Tekonsha. Funeral services will be Friday Feb. 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Tekonsha. Pastor Brandon Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Tekonsha. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church of Tekonsha. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com


The family was assisted by Putnam's of Tekonsha 517-767-4114
Tekonsha, MI

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March 16, 2013

Jackie Miller-Weed

Keith and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. You're in my thoughts and prayers... Jackie

March 15, 2013

Alice Deter Crosby

Keith, David, Jim and Terry
I am sorry to hear about your loss! You have my prayers and deepest sympathy!
I remember as a kid going with Janetta to visit with your Parents! She is at peace!

March 9, 2013

Opal and I had many nice evenings together in the Food Co-Op. She was a lovely lady and had a great heart.Know that she was active in church and is now with her Lord and Savior. Blessings to the family . Ora and Audrey Peters

February 16, 2013

Nancy Wiseman

Opal was one of Grandma Grace's favorite cousins. I know they are catching up now in Heaven...

February 15, 2013

Aunt Opal has been there for me in every aspect of my life from good to bad. She and her sister Mildred stepped in when my Mother (Hazel Auer Randall) died in 1969 to help me develop into the person I am today. I could not have had better role models and mentors. I love her deeply and will miss her every day. Her Christian influence in my life and the solid values she helped instill in me will endure with me until that day when we will see each other again in Heaven. I hold such fond memories of her potato salad,
giddy laugh, and strong hugs.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Auer clan at this time. Having suffered a heart attack, I will be unable to attend Aunt Opal's funeral, but my heart will be there with all of you. I will miss seeing all of you, too.
Deepest love,
Gwyn Randall Hartman
Lady Lake, FL

February 14, 2013

Deana Yates

A wonderful lady who taught me in sunday school what a wonderful christian lady and she also taught me to tie my shoes I will always have wonderful memories of her All of the family is in my thoughts and prayers Deana Yates

February 13, 2013

Cheryle Hughes-Nastos

Sorry to hear of your loss, know that thoughts are with your family at this time.

February 12, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Edith Schweikert and family

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