Opal McKibben

Opal G McKibben, 93, Kokomo, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Corydon, to Cecil and Eddie Mae (Young) Kitterman. She married Rolland McKibben who preceded her in death on March 12, 2016.

Opal graduated from Corydon High School in 1947 and later went on to get an associate degree from Indiana University- Kokomo.  She retired from Delco Electronics. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going out to eat with them. Opal attended church at Brookside Free Methodist Church and was also a member of Perseverance Chapel in Corydon.

Survivors include daughters, Penny (Steve) Mckibben and Marsha Ramberg; step-son, Gary McKibben Sr.; grandchildren, Heidi (Bruce) Pearce, Natalie (Andrew) McCauley, Michelle Ramberg, Heather Ramberg, Amber Turner, Ila Smith, and Alan Smith; and many great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, son, Anthony Smith; stepson, Michael McKibben; and grandchildren, Kimberly Harvey and Savannah Smith.

A Funeral service will be held at 3p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd, Kokomo, with Pastor Doug Benham officiating. A committal service will be Thursday, June 1,2023, at 2p.m. in Perseverance Chapel Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family at 1p.m. until service begins Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Opals name. Messages of condolence may be left online at www. Shirleyandstout.com.

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