Opal V. (Robb) Grisham, 90 of Troy, MO, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy. She was born on May, 20, 1921 in Ripley County, MO, a child of Charles and Zelpha (Sapp) Robb. After attending the local schools, she married the love of her life, James Edward Grisham. The two were united in marriage on September 21, 1940. To this union a daughter, Betty, was born. Opal's life was centered around her family, her church, her work, and when she got the chance, she liked to go fishing. Opal worked for many years at the Normandy School District, and then later for the Pentecostal Church Headquarters before retiring in 1985. After retirement, the Grisham's moved to Vulcan, MO and in 2000, they moved to Troy. Opal was a kind and caring woman, who will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew her. She is survived by her daughter; Betty and husband Paul Richardson, of Troy; three grandchildren: Paula and husband Jim Henderson of Park Hills, MO, Pamela and husband Mario Ammons of Troy, MO, Kenneth and wife Hope Richardson of Meansville, GA; five great-grandchildren: Holly, Levi, Hayden, Isaac, and Jamie. She is further survived by one brother, Dr. Charles Robb and wife Donna of Hot Springs, AR, as well as several nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Zelpha Robb, her beloved husband Edward Grisham and one sister, Betty Foraker.

A funeral service to be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral & Cremation Center, Troy, MO. Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery. Rev Presson to officiate. Serving as pallbearers: Jim Henderson, Mario Ammons, Levi Ammons, Isaac Ammons, Kenny Richardson, and Hayden Richardson.

Visitation to be held on Tuesday, November 29, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., and also Wednesday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral & Cremation Center in Troy. The family of Opal Grisham wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the caregiver's of their loved one. Memorial donations may be made to CLC Hospice c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral & Cremation Center, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, and 636-528-8244. Friends and family members are invited to visit our website at www.mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.