Ophelia C. McConnell
Evans, GA – Mrs. Ophelia Carolyn McConnell, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday August 5, 2021.
She loved the Lord and served him by teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, and so much more. Her love of Jesus shined in everything she did. Ophelia was a member at Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Family members include her daughters: Cindy Stanfield (Dennis), Mendy McConnell (Marsh Workman) and Jean Shearer (Robbie); grandchildren: Michael Cantey (Crystal), Mendy Grant (Jody), Brett Cantey (Aniela), Courtney Stokes (Kevin), Evan Shearer (Kaycee), Easton Shearer, Miles McConnell, Jozie McConnell; great-grandchildren: Gracie, Bryce, Kristina, Colt, Garrett, Ryan, Will, Jacks, Maggie, Calvin; and her sister: Amelia Culpepper. She is preceded in death by her husband: Calvin McConnell; parents: GP Herron and Bonnie Westmoreland; and brother: Fain Herron.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. Woodlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Harrison officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Woodlawn Baptist.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1442 Harper St, Augusta, GA 30901; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105; or Woodlawn Baptist Church, 4943 Columbia Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at
www.thomaspoteet.com