Opal Auman

Opal Eugenia Thompson Auman, 92, formerly of Asheboro, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Peak Resources Alamance in Graham. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born in Union County, NC on January 18, 1930, Opal was the daughter of James Irl Thompson and Fronie Fesperman Thompson. She retired from General Electric/Black and Decker and was a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking for her family. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband, George Colon Auman, sisters, Lillian Gordon, Selma Kivett, Hazel Thompson; and son-in-law, Donald "Don" Smith. Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Auman Smith of Burlington; brother, J.I. Thompson (Alice) of Rockwell; granddaughters, Madison Smith Crumley (Gabriel) and Magen Leigh Messmer (George). The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, prior to the service. Memorials may to Oakhurst Baptist Church, 2225 S. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27205.