Opal Bassemier Bankston

October 29, 1931 - November 17, 2020

Opal, age 89, went to her heavenly home Tuesday November 17, 2020 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Hammond. Opal devoted her life to caring for her family. She was a tremendously gifted good cook; her gravy is legendary. Opal loved going on extended trips with her family making beautiful memories. She could often be found tending her garden surrounded by her loving Yorkie dogs. Opal was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who is already dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Opal is survived by her daughters, Shelia Martin (Wayne), and Sylvia Curtis; grandchildren, Wayne Gayle Martin Jr., Nicole Martin Milton, Bliss Martin Flanagan, Shade Curtis, Tom Curtis, and Colby Curtis; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Alexander; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Opal is preceded in death by her loving husband, Huey Pierce Bankston; son, Harold Stine; grandchildren, Phil and Michelle Stine; and son in law, Charlie Curtis. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 W, Hammond, LA on Friday November, 20, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. until the beginning of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Joe Riccobono officiating with interment to follow in Gatlin Cemetery.