Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in your great mercy receive the soul of Opal Qualey Meehan whom we entrust to your loving care.

Our beloved mother was born in Panama City, Fla., raised five children in Charleston, S.C., where she lived most of her life. She enjoyed crabbing, fishing and being with good friends and family. She retired from the food service industry after 35 years of service.

Opal is survived by her son Gary L. Schwall, Sr.; daughters Pamela Hilton, Patricia Wurthmann, and Deborah Bibby; grandchildren Gary L. Schwall, Jr., Shon E. Hilton, Samantha Wurthmann, Anthony Wurthmann, Robert Coleman, Adrian Bibby, Therese Bibby and Nicholas Newcomb; great grandchildren Breanna Wurthmann, Allan J. Hilton, and Caitlin Schwall; sons-in-law Edward Wurthmann and Chris Bibby; special friends; Marie Meehan, Olivia Patrick, and many more.

Come to Me all you who are weary and heavy-burdened and I will give you rest … I am gentle and humble of heart. Matthew 11. Family and friends may sign an on line registry andleave notes at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com.