Born Sept. 21, 1936, in Goshen, she was the daughter of the late Otho Chittum and Annie Floyd Chittum.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis James Shaw; grandchild, Kelly Farmer; brothers, Joseph Floyd and Otho Chittum Jr., and sister, Shirley Garrett.

Opal retired after 36 years with Burlington Industries.

Surviving are her husband, Lewis “Sonny” Lee Hickman; children, Russell Lee Shaw, Larry Edward Shaw and special friend, Ellen Bradley, Debra Carlene Ramsey (Mitch), Kevin Eugene Wilhelm (Deborah), and Sharon Elizabeth Patterson (David); seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Lee Mutispaugh (Carolyn); numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Green Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Dean Staton.

Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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