Altavista……….Opal "Polly" Irene Wheeler Williams, age 88 of Altavista died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab.

Born December 5, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John Wheeler and Mabel Short Wheeler.  She was predeceased by one son, Teddy Wayne Williams; one brother, Richard "Rabbit" Wheeler; and two sisters, Betty Guastella, and Libby Wheeler.  Mrs. Williams was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, and retired from General Electric.  She loved to dance, and shop.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Earl Williams and wife, Ann, and Barry Keith Williams and wife, Vickie; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Williams; a special sister-in-law, Betty Wheeler; several grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by her son, Barry Keith Williams.  Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .