Opperman

Dana “Dinx” Jean (Bayless) Opperman, 54, of Butler died at 9:12 a.m. Friday at her home.

Born Jan. 2, 1957, Dinx dedicated her life to the love and care of her children, both biological and adoptive. She was a loving daughter to the late Irvin D. and Caroline Bayless; devoted sister to her siblings, Karen Sychak, Gerald Bayless, Clarissa Bayless Spohn and lifelong adopted brother, Barry Harvey.

She worked hard both physically and emotionally pouring her life into the raising of her three children. As a single mother, she took many jobs to support and give her children the life she wanted so much for them.

Dinx was one of the most giving and selfless people God has ever created. Even while striving to care for her family, she never hesitated to feed, clothe and shelter all those that the world chose to discard. Dana would give her last cent or the food from her plate to a total stranger or even those who mistreated her.

Dinx's family extended far beyond the bounds of her physical family and her passing will leave a hole in the heart of everyone she has ever ministered to.

Dana did not have many interests outside of her children, although she was an avid animal lover. She always had dogs, cats and other critters as well. Dana never got over the loss of her favorite Doberman, Brakka. Dinx also was a collector of all things Mickey Mouse.

Although Dana struggled to fit into a particular denomination, she was a member of the universal body of Jesus Christ. She wholly trusted in Christ to save her and wash her from her all her sins and is now resting in the arms of her Savior and God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy E. Opperman, who passed away April 2, 2010.

She is survived by three sons and one daughter, James and Christine Opperman of Kentucky and their children, Zion, Khylianna, Onesimus and Eliyah; Carl Opperman of Butler and his daughter Lillian; Jason and Alisha Hovis of Butler and their son, Kingston; and Lorralee Opperman and Justin Mcmillien of Butler and their children, Dannah Jean and one expected; as well as one granddaughter, Paige Iman.

The family also would like to express their deepest thanks to Bruce Vasey of the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home for all of his help and support.

<B>OPPERMAN </B>— There will be no public visitation. A memorial service for Dana “Dinx” Jean (Bayless) Opperman, who died Friday, March 4, 2011, will be at the First United Methodist Church Friday, March 11, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. J. David Panther of First United Methodist Church officiating.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St., Butler.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.