Obituary of Opal Thornhill Mullinax

Opal Thornhill Mullinax, age 74 of Buford, Georgia, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 from an extended illness. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Rev. Danny Newbern will officiate. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford. The Family will receive friends on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 6-9 PM and Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Mullinax is survived by her husband of 54 years Ralph Mullinax, Buford; Children, Rev. Dr. Allen Mullinax and Rev. Dr. Kim Buchanan, Woodstock, Wanda and Jimmy Deaton, Buford, Jeff Mullinax, Buford; Grandchildren, Ben and Gina Deaton, Duluth, Jenny and David Riser, Alpharetta, Hope Mullinax, Buford; Great Grandchildren, Alyssa Riser, Chandler Riser and Norah Deaton; Sister and Brother In-law, Mary and Edwin Floyd, Buford; Brothers In-law, A.J. Mullinax, Buford, John Mullinax, Commerce; Sisters In-law, Carolyn Grindle, Buford, Sue Brantley, Harrison. Mrs. Mullinax was a life long resident of Buford, a graduate of Sugar Hill High School Class of 1953, Class Salutatorian, a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Buford, a member of the Adult II Sunday School Class, a member of the Church Choir and member of the Ladies Prayer Team.