Opal Greene, 98, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Cottonwood House in Columbus. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the church with a family prayer service at 12:45 p.m. The service will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Facebook page.
Opal was born May 26, 1922, in Concordia, Kansas, to Will and Mary (Ward) Larson. She grew up in Concordia and graduated from high school in 1939. On January 12, 1941, Opal was united in marriage to Edward William Greene in Concordia. They lived in Laguna Beach, Calif., and returned to Concordia where they owned and operated Greene’s Supermarket. They then moved to David City, Neb., before moving to Columbus in 1961. Opal worked as a secretary for Columbus Public Schools for many years and enjoyed watching her students grow into adults, and also sold Avon for 52 years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Opal made many friends by helping them through difficult times, especially with prayer.
Opal is survived by her son, E.W. “Bill” (Leta) Greene of Columbus, Neb.; grandsons, Ben (Mandy) Greene & great-grandson, Will, Jacen (Crystal) Greene & great-granddaughters, Lillian & Maya, Luke (Jenny McDonald) Greene, Dustin Greene, Mackenzie (Hannah) Greene-Powell & great-grandson Mazen; nephew, Dean Larson; and niece, Jacquie Woods.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents, Will & Mary Larson; husband, Edward William Greene; daughter, Sharon Greene and brother, Dean (Glee) Larson.
Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com
