Opal Irene Greathouse

May 12, 1922 - December 29, 2020

GREATHOUSE, Opal Irene nee Gosney, age 98, died peacefully on December 29, at Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL. Opal was born May 12, 1922, in Cameron, West Virginia to Charles and Merle Gosney. Opal graduated from Cameron High School in 1940 and was employed as a secretary with Rickey and McGlumphy Law Office in Moundsville. Opal married Harold “Greaty” Greathouse following Greaty’s return from WWII service in the US Army Air Corp. 91st Bombardment Group in England. Opal and Greaty eventually settled in Cokesbury, NJ where Greaty served as athletic director and business teacher in the Middlesex School District. Opal worked part-time as an administrative assistant for Federico Isurance Agency in Clinton, NJ. Opal and Greaty were devoted parents and enjoyed their years with good friends in NJ before retiring to FL to be closer to their eldest son Chip and his young family. It was during these years that Opal assumed the mantle of World’s Best Grandma and showered her grandchildren with loving attention but more importantly, hugs. Opal was active in the East Lake Methodist Church and regularly played bridge and Euchre up until a few short years ago. Opal is survived by two sons, Harold “Chip” (Barbara) of Palm Harbor, FL and Randy (Madeleine) of Bainbridge Island, WA, two nephews and four grandchildren who will miss her kind voice and conspiratorial whispers terribly: Tyler, Jessica, Eamon and Emma. Opal was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Hope (2007) and Joan (1934). Due to CoVID 19 restrictions, formal services will occur at a later date with her final resting place at Beeler Station Cemetery, Moundsville, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to East Lake Methodist Church or Suncoast Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Grisell Funeral Home, Moundsville, WV. Offer condolences online at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com