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Opal Austin Bagwell

Opal Austin Bagwell, age 94, passed away on June 20, 2020 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 4, 1925 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to the late Owen Austin of Atoka, Oklahoma, and the late Clara Burton of Ardmore, Oklahoma. On July 6, 1943, in Williams, Arizona, she married William Manule Bagwell, who passed away on February 3, 1973 in Duncan, Oklahoma. She was also preceded in death by son, William Manule Bagwell Jr. of Oilton, Oklahoma, second husband, Allen McCoy of Poteau, brother, Lee Austin, brother Doyce Ray Austin and sister, Joyce Richuber. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for children and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Holland and spouse Tom of Rogers, Arkansas, and son, John Bagwell and spouse Suzanne of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is survived by grandchildren, Caitlin Holland, Robert Holland, William Manule Bagwell III, Sabra Bagwell, Michael Bagwell, Monica Bagwell-Walker, Jonathan Bagwell and Shelly Sedberry. She is also survived by numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. She was laid to rest on June 29, 2020 beside her husband William in Oscar Cemetery in Oscar, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held on July 25, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Published July 3, 2020

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