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Opal Lee Morefield

Female Abt 1924 - 2012  (~ 88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Opal Lee Morefield was born about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of William Webster Morefield, Sr. and Margaret Catharine "Maggie" Furches); died on 2 Jan 2012 in Lakeland, , Polk County, Florida; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    LAKELAND, Fla. — Opal Lee Dunn, age 87, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Mountain City, TN, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012.

    She was a daughter of the late William Webster Morefield and Margaret Catherine Furches Morefield. Ms. Dunn was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church and her hobbies included sewing, quilting and needlework.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Dunn; son Willie B. Dunn; grandson, Michael Dunn; sisters: Naomi Wallace, Anna Mae Hackney and Helen Morefield; and brothers: Carroll Morefield, Jasper Morefield and Charles Morefield.

    Ms. Dunn is survived by three daughters: Shelby Jean Bailey and husband, Jack, of Lakeland, FL, Amy Henson and husband, Eddie, of Mountain City, TN, and Lora Ann Slemp, of Johnson City, TN; one son: Larry Dunn and wife, Debbie, of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren: Angie Skinner, of Lakeland, FL, Matthew Norris and Bobby Joe Dunn, both of Mountain City, TN, Jamie Dunn and Cody Dunn, both of Richmond, VA, Junior Henson, of Hampton, TN, and Brandon Henson, of Laurel Bloomery, TN; great grandchildren: Kaylea Skinner, Mason Skinner, Elizabeth Norris, Tyler Norris, Paige Norris, Aden Dunn, Elijah Dunn, Elijah Henson and Rylee Henson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    Funeral services for Opal Lee Dunn will be conducted Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. from Vaught's Gap Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Johnson, Rev. David Bentley and Rev. Rick Thomason officiating. Music will be under the direction of Cheri Jo and Tony Potter.

    The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.

    Graveside service and interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Park Saturday, January 7, 2012, following the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be Randy Pardue, Matthew Norris, Bobby Joe Dunn, Don Hassenrick, Cliff Dunn, Roby Dunn and Howard Morefield. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Ray Morefield, Johnny Arnold, Jack Bailey, Eddie Henson and Keith Smith.

    Opal married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Webster Morefield, Sr. was born about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of James Vincent Morefield and Ellander W. "Ellen" McElyea); died on 16 May 1970 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    William married Margaret Catharine "Maggie" Furches about 1916. Margaret was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret Catharine "Maggie" Furches was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , .
    Children:
    1. William Webster Morefield, Jr. was born on 3 Nov 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 2004 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
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    3. Anna Mae Morefield was born on 24 Nov 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jan 2007 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dyson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Opal Lee Morefield was born about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 2012 in Lakeland, , Polk County, Florida; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
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Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Vincent Morefield was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Harriet Morefield).

    Notes:

    John R. and Carrie M. were twins.

    James married Ellander W. "Ellen" McElyea. Ellander (daughter of John McElyea and Catherine Tester) was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ellander W. "Ellen" McElyea was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of John McElyea and Catherine Tester).
    Children:
    1. Wilburn Floyd Morefield was born about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 1967 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; was buried in Morefield Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. Bertie C. Morefield was born about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 2. William Webster Morefield, Sr. was born about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 1970 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. Addie Zola Morefield was born about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. James G. Morefield was born about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Carrie M Morefield was born about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. John R. Morefield was born about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Ivalee Morefield was born on 28 Mar 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    9. Rena Morefield was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Harriet Morefield was born about 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Vincent Morefield and Margaret "Peggy" Neatherly); died before 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    In the 1900 Census of Johnson County, TN, Harriet(te) is living in the household of her son Benjamin.

    Children:
    1. William T. Morefield was born about 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Benjamin Morefield was born in Jan 1849 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died before 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Celia Amanda Morefield was born about 1850 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Rebecca J. Morefield was born about 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Andrew Morefield was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Daniel Morefield was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 4. James Vincent Morefield was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Delera Morefield was born about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 10.  John McElyea was born about 1833 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of Larkin Morris McElyea and Mary Harris).

    Notes:

    1860 Census Johnson County, TN Baker's Gap

    John McElyea 27
    Catherine 26

    1870 Census Johnson County, TN Shouns Crossroads

    Household 20
    John McElyea 38
    Catherine 36
    Nancy M. 12
    Clary A 9
    Rachael L 6
    Elander N. 3

    1900 Census Johnson County, TN

    John McElyea Jan 1832
    Catherine Oct 1833
    Nuton (?) J Oct 1883
    Roy May 1888
    Maggie Jul 1891
    Conley Jun 1895

    John married Catherine Tester on 10 Oct 1852 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catherine (daughter of Richard Tester and Rebecca Jackson) was born in Oct 1833 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Catherine Tester was born in Oct 1833 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Richard Tester and Rebecca Jackson).
    Children:
    1. Nancy M. McElyea was born about 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Clara A. McElyea was born in May 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Rachel L. McElyea was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Ellander W. "Ellen" McElyea was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.