Life Remembered: Opal Thompson, the 'Queen of Camargo'

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CAMARGO – Opal Thompson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84, owned and operated Thompson's Grocery Store in Camargo for 64 years.

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Bob

Tolono, IL

When I was 11 years old Opal and Ralph would Buy my strawberry's and Blackberry's.
She also would Give me credit for food. Not many people like that anymore... She Will be missed

Emiley

Altamont, IL

Opal has helped my grandmother for many years, and she and her store were one of a kind. I hope things are better for her where she is now.

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