Opal Hornsby Gardner

Opal Hornsby Gardner, age 95, of East Dundee former many year resident on Elgin passed away on Tuesday evening, October 11, 2016 surrounded by family at Sherman Westcourt in Elgin. Opal was born in Robinet, Kentucky, on August 1, 1921 and was one of seven children born to the late Fred & Jane (nee’ Carpenter) Drew. Opal was a resident of the Dundee Elgin area for over 43 years and was an active faithful member of the Fox Valley Baptist Church in East Dundee. Prior to moving to Illinois, Opal and her late husband Paul were owners and operators of Hornsby’s Superette in Milroy, Indiana. Then she worked as Office Manager and Bookkeeper at Moser Exhibits in West Dundee from 1976- 1996. Survivors include her three children; Shirley (David) Humphrey, Carolyn (the late Riley) Fultz and Paul K. (Mary Ann) Hornsby. Other survivors include her Daughter-In-Law; Debra Hornsby, her step-son: Michael (Jean) Gardner and step-daughter in law; Kathy Gardner her 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and 5 great great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and her Fox Valley Baptist Family. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her 1st husband; Paul Hornsby, her 2nd husband; Val J. Gardner, her son; Roy Hornsby, her 4 brothers and 2 sisters and step-son Val J. Gardner, II. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday October 16, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. at Fox Valley Baptist Church 16N562 Vista Lane in East Dundee with the Rev. Phil Zilinski, Rev. David Humphrey and Rev. Joseph Fultz officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Laurel North Cemetery, Laurel, IN with Paul K. Hornsby, officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the church from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Fox Valley Baptist Church 16N562 Vista Lane, East Dundee, IL 60118. The Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and Moster Mortuary in Rushville, IN is assisting the family with all arrangements. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com. For info, please call (847) 426-3436 or 765-932-3914.

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Opal Hornsby Gardner

August 1, 1921 - October 11, 2016