Opal R. Dempsey, 89, of Taylorville passed away on December 15, 2012 at 4:30 pm at Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Taylorville. She was born on November 1, 1923 in Eldorado, IL, daughter of Thomas A. and Lillie R. (Warfield) Payne. She married George J. Dempsey on June 1, 1943 in Princeton IN and he later preceded her in death February 3, 1989. She was a homemaker and also worked as a waitress in Pamida. She was also a member of Davis Memorial Christian Church.

She is survived by her sons George "Sonny" Dempsey Jr., William Dempsey, Larry (Pam) Dempsey, and Garry Dempsey, and daughters, Pamela Dempsey, and Brenda McCormick, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, 2 step great grandsons, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded by her parents, husband George, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 1 son in law, and granddaughter April Leigh Dempsey.

Funeral Services will be held on December 20, 2012 at 10am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Rev. W. Thomas Bellegante officiating. Visitation will be held December 19, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Sign our online guest book at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter 2309 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite E. Springfield IL 62704.