Opal Garland

Opal Garland, 90, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, December 28, 2007 at her home with her loving family beside her. Opal was born September 12, 1917 in Van Horn, TX to Tom and Rose (DeMoss) Merrit. Opal married Lloyd Garland on November 18, 1937 who preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by her parents and son, Don Garland. Opal was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Estancia; retired after 30 years with the USDA Dept, and served on the Hope Medical Board her passion was taking care of her ranch and was blessed to have lived out her life there. Opal is survived by her step daughter, Betty Meador of Santa Fe, NM; sister, Lynette Cox of Washington State; grandchildren, Collette Valdez and husband Mark; Michelle Garland and great grandchildren, Courtney Valdez and Michael Don Valdez. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2007 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Estancia; Pastor Carl Russell will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Garland Cemetery. Pallbearers are Wynn Smith, Alfonso Rodriquez, Don Mitchell, Danny Prather, George Martin and Ronnie Schmidt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ralph Dial and WC Artman. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 847-2331 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com