Bartow - Opal Thomas, age 71, passed away September 22, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. Born Sunday, March 11, 1951, in Bartow, FL. She was a Ceramics Teacher. She enjoyed classic cars, ceramics and traveling. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and going to church at Turning Point Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Thomas. She is survived by a loving family that includes her son Robby Thomas, grandchildren Robert Dewayne White (Samantha), Cody Lee Dewayne Thomas, Micah Pierce Thomas, and great grandchild Riley Lee White. Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Plant City. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com