Opal Lee (Rich) Finan , age 57 of Orestes, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born April 21, 1964 in Elwood, the daughter of Roy Rich and Shirley (McIntyre) Wry.  Opal was a homemaker all of her life.  She loved being outdoors, working in her garden, and shopping for and collecting antiques.  She also enjoyed painting, reading, and taking memorable vacations to see the ocean.  More than anything, Opal loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Opal's family includes 4 children, Jennifer (husband Tim) Durm of Anderson; Patrick (wife Lindsay) Finan of Anderson; Elizabeth (husband Nick) Boling of Fishers; and Stephanie Allen (Greg Justice) of Greenwood; mother, Shirley (McIntyre) Wry of California; father, Roy Rich of Tennessee; sister, Pam (husband Joe) Galbreath of California; brother, Mike Rich of California; companion of many years, Steve Hunt of Orestes; former husband, Patrick F. Finan of Summitville; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Opal was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jess Wry; daughter, Melissa Finan; grandson, Samuel Seastrand; and brother, Brett Wry.

A memorial service celebrating Opal's life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Greg Boyland officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the memorial service at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.   Health precautions for the safety of the family and visitors will include wearing face coverings and social distancing.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Epilepsy Foundation through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.