Julia J. Opie's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2024 in Newport News, Virginia

Julia J. Opie

December 3, 1940 - April 3, 2024 (83 years old)

Newport News, Virginia

Julia J. Opie's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2024 in Newport News, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whiting's Funeral Home

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Julia J. Opie

December 3, 1940 - April 3, 2024 (83 years old)

Newport News, Virginia

Julia J. Opie Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Julia J. Opie of Newport News, Virginia, who passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia J. Opie to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph P. Jefferson and Annie H. Jefferson of Charles City, VA.; her siblings, Purnell Jefferson, Mary J. Tabb, James Jefferson, Mattie Trower, Alice Johnson, Aurelia Christian and Malinda Bell; and her granddaughter Pamela Hall.

She is survived by: her husband Earl Opie; her children, LaVerne Seldon, Margaret Elder (Markell), Queen Simon, Erica Henderson, Sharon Summer, Bernard Brown (Connie) and Irving Tabb Jr.; her grandchildren, Travar Brown, Richard Johnson, James Key, Lloyd F. Craddock Jr. (Adrienne), Tyrell Seldon (Terrie), Lorenzo Jackson Jr., Dewitt Henderson, Daniel Henderson, Jordan Summers, Germika Otey, Shauntae Barnes, Chrissy Jackson, Paula Key, Carla Franklin and Crystal Summers; her siblings, Elnora Robinson, Catherine Mudd (Stacy) and Wilbur Jefferson Sr. (Belinda); her friends, Minister Annette Harris, Albert Scott, Janice Barker and Agnes Bradby; her cousin Hancy Hatchett; and her caregiver Ida Alston.

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7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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615 42nd St, Newport News, VA 23607

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