Opal Othell Saunders

Opal Othell Thomas Saunders, 93 of Kansas City, passed away January 10, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House. The family will hold a public celebration of her life at her church home, Bethel Seventh Day Adventist, 6910 Riverview, Kansas City, Kansas, with visitation at 11 AM and the funeral at 12 PM. Opal was born on October 23, 1931, to Arbra and Helen Thomas. She had five children, four boys: Phil, Chester, Terry, and Bruce, and later her final child and only girl, Monica. Opal worked as a dental hygienist at Wayne Minor Health Center before moving to Wonder Bread Bakery, where she retired.

Opal was baptized on June 10, 2010, and became an integral part of Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church as an honorary deaconess. Known for her robust spirit and unconditional love, she deeply enjoyed being a grandmother and great-grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arbra and Helen Thomas, siblings Ira, Issac, Luther (LC), Anna, Donald, Arbra, Jeanette, Elaine, and granddaughter Danielle Saunders. Opal is survived by her children Phil (Lucia), Chester (Eena), Terry, Bruce, and Monica (Dwayne); sisters Rosetta Taylor and Lola Estell; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and family members who were touched by her warmth and kindness.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)