Opal Minnetta Painter, 99, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 30, 2009 in Los Banos, CA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles E. Painter in 1977. She was also predeceased by all her siblings. She is survived by her son, Terry (Stuardt) Clarke of San Pablo, CA., granddaughter, Tami Welker of Los Banos, CA., grandson, Rodney Pray, one great-grandson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born in Akers, Kansas and a longtime resident of Gilroy, CA for 48 years until she relocated to Los Banos in November 2000. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Gilroy since 1958. She taught Sunday School and was past secretary. Graveside services will be held Thursday December 10, 2009 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy, CA at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to New Bethany Residential Care Facility, 1441 Berkeley Drive, Los Banos, CA 93635.