BLYTHE, Ga. - Memorial Services for Mrs. Ophelia M. Witt, 84, of Murrow Street, Blythe, Georgia, who entered into rest February 22, 2010, will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Dr. Earl Richards officiating. Mrs. Witt was a native of Haleyville, Alabama, having made Augusta her home for the past 65 years. She was a member of the Church of God and a devoted mother and grandmother. Mrs. Witt was predeceased by her husband, Leonard T. Witt, a son, Leonard T. Witt, Jr. and two grandsons, Leslie James Chester and Troy John Williams. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Saxon, Augusta, Jerry Reeves, Blythe, Louise Shaw, Athens, GA and Wanda Kimberly, Evans; eight grandchildren, Lemuel James Chester, Robert Terrell Allen, Michael Jason Allen, Anna Maria Reeves, Tommy Kimbrell, Jennifer Johnson, Carlie Amanda Shaw and Carson Shaw; two great grandchildren, Andrew Kimbrell and Wesley Kimbrell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. The family will be at the residence of Jennifer Johnson, 801 Brooks Drive, North Augusta, SC. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
The Augusta Chronicle-February 24, 2010