Opal Francisco Tinsley died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Opal was born on February 26, 1923, in a log house on Tyler Mountain. She was the first of nine children born to Orion Francisco and Nellie Bowen Francisco. At age 19, Opal married the love of her life, Johnie A. Tinsley. Even though they had no children of their own, they loved every child born into their extended family.

Opal graduated from Dunbar High School, and worked for many years in various governmental offices, including the State Road Commission and the Kanawha County Assessor's Office.

Opal was preceded in death by her grandmother, Eliza Bowen; her special aunt, Lillie Bowen; her father and mother; her loving husband; her brother, Brady Francisco of Dunbar; and her sister, Ellen Lemon Turley of Charleston.

Opal is survived by her sisters, Darlena "Dolly" Painter of Scott Depot, Mildred "Midge" Beaver of Charleston, and Betty Randolph of Cross Lanes. She is also survived by her brothers, Wayne (Leona) Francisco of Fraziers Bottom, Robert (Betty) Francisco of Charleston, and Carl (Helen) Francisco, also of Charleston.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Rev. Doug Minnerly officiating. Burial will be in the Bowen Family Cemetery on Tyler Mountain.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to McKinnon Presbyterian Church, 4278 Washington St. West, Charleston, WV 25313.