M. Joan Oppy

August 22, 1924 - October 24, 2020

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New Richmond Cemetery

New Richmond, IN

Wednesday 10/28, 2:30 am

Joan Oppy of New Richmond passed away October 24, 2020 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East hospital. She was age 96.

Mrs. Oppy was a homemaker and member of the New Richmond United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She was a New Richmond High School graduate in 1942. She enjoyed genealogy, card indexing for the Crawfordsville library, and making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for her extended family new borns.

She was born in her home in New Richmond, as were her parents, and fulfilled her stated dream of being married, raising four children and spending her lifetime in her beloved town until passing. She provided a significant amount of town and family history throughout her life, assisting many appreciative recipients.

Born August 22, 1924, she was the daughter of Gaylord Tribby and Mildred (Dunn) Tribby. She married David Miller Oppy June 22, 1946. Survivors include: son Patrick Oppy of New Richmond; daughter Starr (Oppy) DeJesus of LaGrange, Kentucky, daughter Gaylora (Oppy) Murphy of Fishers, and son Christopher Oppy of Renton, Washington; grandchildren, Amanda (Oppy) Chastain, Andrew Oppy, Kennet DeJesus, Andrea (DeJesus) Baker, Claire (Oppy)McIlvain, Clayton Oppy, and Grace Oppy; great-grandchildren, Ellie Chastain, Maxwell Chastain, Ben Oppy, Kyran Oppy, Makinsey DeJesus, Sydney Baker, Miles Baker, Henry Baker, Quinn Baker, Absalom McIlvain and Magnolia McIlvain.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother Gene Tribby.

Graveside and burial will be at the New Richmond Cemetery on Wednesday, October 28 at 2:30 pm. You may sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com

In lieu of flowers family request donations to Crawfordsville District Public Library (local history and genealogy section) 205 S. Washington St & W Pike St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Joan Oppy of New Richmond passed away October 24, 2020 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East hospital. She was age 96. Mrs. Oppy was a homemaker and member of the New Richmond United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She was a New Richmond High School graduate in 1942. She enjoyed genealogy, card indexing for the CrawfordsvilleContinue Reading

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So sorry for your loss. She always had a smile and a kind word. I hope memories will swage the pain of your loss.

So sorry to hear of the death of your mother. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. I know she and Mom had alot of good memories they talked over in their days together.

Your mother was such a darling. I'd check out (and often check in) those big books to her at the library and she could hardly pick 'em up but was just so happy to get another year done. As she'd walk out with one, they were about as big as she was. Such a sweetie !!

Praying for your family and friends. We were so blessed to be neighbors and great friends with you. You will be missed. We love you Joan!

Dear Oppy Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending all of our love and support during this time. Condolences, Kara and Family

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Sorry for you loss. You all had her around for a lot of years but now you all can take comfort that she is with your dad.

Our thoughts, prayers and many happy memories are with you, Starr. Remembering especially your mom visiting IU and you bringing me to New Richmond during our time together at I.U. Hospitality is certainly a hallmark of your family. I know you will miss your mom.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.