Ophelia T. Webb
Ophelia T. Webb, age 99, formerly of Anderson, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014.
Born in Madison County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marcus Cleveland Thompson and the late Margaret Dickerson Thompson. During WWII, while in Detroit, MI, Ophelia was the only female metal lathe operator, manufacturing nuts and bolts for aircraft. She retired from Rich's Department Store in Atlanta after 24 years of service. Ophelia had also worked in the credit department of Belk's and as a night auditor at Days Inn in Anderson. She volunteered with the Ostomy outreach group for more than 8 years and was a member of the Anderson County Senior's Band for over 11 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Zinsmeister and her husband, Herman, of Jasper, GA; brothers, George Tommy Thompson and Sammy Thompson, both of Anderson, SC; sister, Betty Hochkins, of Inkster, MI; and one grandson, Scott Zinsmeister, of Douglasville, GA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Lewis Thompson; and a sister Ellen T. Vaughn
The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jeff Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC.
Events
Visitation
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Thursday, December 4, 2014
11:00AM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621