Opal Pounder

Opal Cecilia Pounder
Deeply missed forever loved
“We never lose those we love, even in death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our lives.”

Sunrise: January 16th, 1949
Sunset December 12th, 2025

Retired Qualified Nursery Child Care Provider
Daughter of: the late Francis and Myrtle Pounder.
Sister of: Francis (Billie) Pounder, Betty Barker nee Pounder, Elva Best nee Pounder and Edward Pounder.
Mother of: Gail Pounder-Speede: Creative Professional Artist and Educator.
Sister in-law of: Beverley Pounder, Normel Pounder, James Edward Best and the late Richard Barker.
Aunt of: Bruce, Duane, Karis, Jamal, Delmar, Shani, Liam and Tuesdai.
Great Aunt of: Domani, Logan, Jada, Axl, Mali and Kaiden.
Relative of: Judy, Bernadeane, Dawn, Faye, Dr. Beverley Danielle Davis and the Bellamy, Mapp, Harris and Weekes families.
Cherished friend of: the Speede’s: Sharisse, Greg, Cliff, Kenji, John, Carol, Jo’anne, Joy, Jenny and late Cameron Anthony Speede (father of Gail Pounder-Speede).
Friend: of the Rowe and Gittens families.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at The Chapel of Coral Ridge, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. followed by the interment. Mourning colors. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday.