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Obituary For Ophelia Upshaw
Ophelia Upshaw, 94, passed on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Pittsview, AL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Cool Spring Baptist Church, Highway 4, Pittsview, AL with Rev. Eugene Brown, officiating. Burial at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Pittsview, AL. Public viewing is 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Mrs. Ophelia Upshaw was born on March 21, 1931, in Leesburg, FL, to the late Spencer and Grace Dawson. From her earliest days, she heard the voice of the Lord and answered His call, confessing Christ and uniting with St. Paul A.M.E. Methodist Church. Her life became a living testimony, for she truly walked by faith and not by sight.
After completing high school in 1948, Ophelia moved to Buffalo, NY, where she continued her faithful service at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. She labored willingly in Sunday School and missionary work, planting seeds of love and faith, trusting that โthey that sow in tears shall reap in joyโ.
Following her marriage to Deacon Charles Upshaw, she united with Mount Olive Baptist Church in Lackawanna, NY. There, she served in many capacities, giving of herself freely, knowing that her labor in the Lord was not in vain. Later, upon relocating to Pittsview, AL she joined Mount Olive Baptist Church in Glenville, where she continued steadfast and unmovable in her service, until her health declined and the Lord gently called her home.
She leaves to cherish her memories; a devoted niece, Kwensi Stevenson, Ocala, FL; a devoted adopted son, Tom (Sandra) Beasley, Jr., Pittsview, AL; a stepson, Thomas Walker Upshaw; niece, Loretha Dawson; nephews, Larry Dawson, Leslie George Dawson, and Leonard Dawson all of Leesburg, FL; brother-in-law, James (Corrie) Upshaw, Buffalo, NY; two sisters-in-law, Martha Jean Upshaw, Miami, FL and Alice Upshaw, Tuscaloosa, AL and a host of loving nephews, cousins and friends who lovingly called her Mom.
She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith. Though we sorrow, we do not grieve as those without hope, for we know that she now rest from her labor, and her works do follow her.
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A precious one from our garden is gone. Her legacy will live on in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. A dedicated soul gone home.
To the family, Ms. Ophelia will be truly missed from Mt.Olive. The mother of the church. Take your rest, a well lived life "94" blessed years. With deepest sympathy and many prayers. So sorry for your loss ๐น, much love โค๏ธ. The musician of MOMBC. Faye Vaughn-Ingram and family
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To God be The Glory!!! My condolences to the Upshaw family in remembrance of Ms Ophelia. A kind Christian and God fearing woman. Always willing to help in any way. She stayed faithful while on the battlefield for The Lord. May she rest in peace!! Elder Lucille Fagin Lithonia, Ga 30058
Mrs. Ophelia was a true Christian woman who was all about love; a person I will forever hold dear in my heart. Thank you for the beautiful cards, a listening hear, the wisdom and for being that beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember our talks and I will forever cherish them. I will truly miss you. I love you my adopted mom. Rest in Peace. Love your adopted daughter, Gwen Robinson.
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I have known Ms Ophelia for many years. She was always kind and welcoming to me. I will miss her.
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Ms. Ophelia---A faithful servant who shared her gifts and God's love; a strong and sharp soul now resting. We'll always remember the beautiful holiday cards she sent us every year, and the times she periodically called just to see how were doing, such a blessing. RIP
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