Opal Mae Gestring's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2025 in Saint Louis, Missouri

Opal Mae Gestring

May 29, 1931 - July 8, 2025 (94 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

Opal Mae Gestring's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2025 in Saint Louis, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ford & Liley Funeral Home

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Opal Mae Gestring

May 29, 1931 - July 8, 2025 (94 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

Opal Mae Gestring Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Opal Mae Gestring of Saint Louis, Missouri, whose life came to an end on July 8, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband William; and her siblings, John Happel, Ona Fay Yocum, Rena Lou McClain and Dorothy Layton.

She is survived by: her children, William Samuel Gestring of Patton and Patricia Collins (Kevin) of Florissant, MO; and her sibling's children, John McClain, Jimmy Happel, Sherry Mandell and Deanna Cunningham.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Reagan's Chapel (38138 BCR 908, Patton, MO 63662). A burial was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Reagan's Chapel Church (38138 BCR 908, Patton, MO 63662).

The family asks for memorial contributions to be made to Reagan's Chapel Cemetery Fund 35350 BCR 900 Patton Mo 63662.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ford & Liley Funeral Home



Fri

July 11

Visitation

Ford & Liley Funeral Home - Patton
44555 MO-51, Patton, MO 63662

Sat

July 12

Visitation

Reagan's Chapel Church
38138 BCR 908, Patton, MO 63662

Sat

July 12

Funeral service

Reagan's Chapel
38138 BCR 908, Patton, MO 63662

Sat

July 12

Burial

Reagan's Chapel Church
38138 BCR 908, Patton, MO 63662

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July 10, 2025

Mary Marchant wrote a sympathy message

“I’m so sorry for your loss. Opal was a colorful personality and always made me laugh. I loved hearing the stories of how she grew up with her siblings, one of which was her twin sister.”


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