Mrs. Opal Mae Fain Wilson (Mas), age 81, of Stuart, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 27, 2025 at Sovah Health in Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on February 23, 1944 to the late Hobert McKinley and Ida Dollarhite Fain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Neal Jackson Wilson, her brothers Calvin Fain and Alvin Fain, along with two infant brothers.
Opal was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister known to many by the name “Mas,” lovingly given to her by her granddaughters. She was the owner and talented seamstress of Special Events Evening Wear, commonly recognized as “the dress lady.” Opal enjoyed any occasion to dress up and take her granddaughters shopping, and made cooking a large meal for the family look effortless. Anyone who knew her knows that she would say the greatest accomplishment and joy of her life was her family.
Opal is survived by her three children and one son-in-law, Sandra Wilson, Gary Wilson, Angie Largen (Mike), all of Stuart, VA, and a daughter-in-law Michelle Wilson of Salem, VA; five granddaughters, Hannah Largen (New York, NY), Elizabeth Wilson (Boone, NC), Cassidy Largen (Boca Raton, FL), Kari Wilson (Raleigh, NC), and Lauren Largen (Charlottesville, VA); two sisters and one brother-in-law, June Williams and Mildred Clement (Johnny) of Stuart, VA; one brother and sister-in-law, Melvin Fain (Shelby) of Patrick Springs, VA; and her sister-in-law Brenda Wilson of Axton, VA. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends who will sadly miss her.
A celebration of Opal’s life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Moody’s Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with her son-in-law, Mike Largen, officiating. Burial will follow in the Fain-Handy cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Angie Largen. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Fain-Handy Cemetery Fund, ℅ Mildred Clement 612 Rye Cove Creek Rd; Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
The family would like to thank all of the hardworking nurses and staff that cared for Opal, including Christy Handy, the superb staff of The Landmark Center and Blue Ridge Therapy Connection.
