of Mountain View, AR
April 22, 1919 - June 26, 2009
Opal Norman Newcomb was born April 22, 1919 in Fifty Six, Arkansas and died June 26, 2009 at age 90.
She was the daughter of Blain and Enola (Martin) Norman.
She was a born again Christian and became a member of the Church of God Prophecy.
Her children practically cut their teeth on the old wood church pews and slept on a pallet, sometimes barefoot during summertime revival services. Her children are forever grateful for the training they received.
She was a homemaker and loved Gospel singing. She attended several singing schools in the neighborhood learning to sing by shape notes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her parents, Blain and Enola (Martin) Norman; a daughter, Juanita Elms; two sisters, Mildred Lancaster and Angelene Norman (who died as a small child); two brothers, Howard Norman and her twin brother, Oris.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Blaine Newcomb and wife Pat and her daughter, Gail Kemp Vaughan and husband Harold all of Mtn. View; seven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation is 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mtn. View.
Funeral service is 10 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2009 at Church of God of Prophecy in Mtn. View with Bro. Eddie Passmore, Bro. Dwayne Maynard and Bro. Don Wilson officiating with interment in Fifty Six Cemetery, Fifty Six, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Randy Elms, David Elms, Kenny Kemp, Allen Newcomb, Steve Snyder and Brad Watson.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements.
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14 Condolence(s)
Pam Risner Thomas
Monday, July 6, 2009
Gail, Sandy, Vickie, Kenny & Family,
I did not know about Opal's passing away until I read it in the county paper. I know she was a wonderful Christian woman who was very strong in her faith, and shared that with all of you, and those she was around. She is with the Lord now. I know you miss her, but we will see her again some day if our hearts have been given to the Lord. You are in my prayers. Love, Pam
Darlene Garman
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Gayle, Jerry and family;
So sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you. Darlene
Sandra (Downs) Smithson
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Gail, Jerry, Vickie, Terri and the rest of the family: I don't even know where to begin. When Terri called me I was on my way to Georgia for a conference and my heart melted when I heard that Opal has passed away. There are so many memories that come to mind. The times that I drove her to church, the pies she baked,Vickie, Terri and I driving her crazy, but most of all the memory that is so vivid is the living example of a servant of Christ that she showed to everyone that she met. I loved Opal so very much and my family and I were so blessed to live beside her and attend church with her for so many years. She was truly an ambassador for God!! Words cannot begin to express the sadness that I feel for her loss. However, we know what Granny Opal would be telling us right now....don't cry for me, I've made it!! Strive to meet me in heaven! You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry that I was away and could not be there. I love you all so very much. Your families along with Opal have touched, blessed and inspired me. I love you all very much.
Sandra and Jackie Smithson
J.C. AND VINA TREAT MAYALL
Sunday, June 28, 2009
``OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AS YOU GRIEVE THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. WITH OUR LOVE, VINA MAE TREAT MAYALL.```````````````````````````````````
Kenton & Jennifer (Reynolds) Ross
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. May your special memories bring you through this difficult time.
Phillip and Marcia Smith
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Gail and Jerry, Marcia and I send our condolences in this time of sadness. Your mother was truly blessed with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren. Few are blessed with this opportunity. What kind of "cousin" does the youngest make for me?
Your entire families will be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow.
Phil
Jeff & Melissa (Reynolds) Brewer
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We are sorry for your loss.
Lora
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Hey everyone, My thoughts are with you all. Love everyone. We all have great memories. Now she"s with our loved ones singing and shouting with Jesus.
Praying for you all
Lora
pat brewer mecum
Sunday, June 28, 2009
May God bless the family, Juanita was best friends to my sister, Larce Goodwin. I knew Randy, David and Terri as small children, I understand they have grown into wonderful adults. Grandmas are so important may we each take a lesson from her and all the grandmas of the world.
Bob & Barbara Reynolds
Sunday, June 28, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. We know Mrs. Newcomb was a very important part of your lives.
Bob & Barbara Reynolds
Batesville
Hilda Hodnett LSW
Sunday, June 28, 2009
It has been my pleasure to serve Opal and her family as her Case Manager.
She was a gift to behold.!!!!! Always had some knowledge to share and a smile to make your day!!!.
I will miss her, and treasure the memories.
I remember hugging her, and telling her that I loved her hugs.
She responded. "I am just a sack of bones".... Opal you were precious, and remembering you and your sense of humor makes me smile every time.
You are with the Lord my dear friend. We shall meet again!!!!
Hugs
Hilda
melissa mcalister-doughty
Sunday, June 28, 2009
my thoughts and prayers are with you
Catherine Fuelll
Saturday, June 27, 2009
I am sorry for your loss.
Jessica (Freeman) Owens
Saturday, June 27, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Granny Opal passing. We can rejoice now that she is in heaven with our Lord and Savior, that is neither too early or too late, but always right on time. I will always remember her and Mildred singing in church when growing up, and she would say "Now Shorty, that's not right, this is how it goes." , and they would start over again. I pray for comfort for the family and all the friends that she will be leaving behind, but look forward to seeing her again when we pass through those pearly gates. If there is anything we can do anytime, please don't hesitate to ask.
Isaiah 25:8
...for HE will swallow up death forever...and HE will wipe away the tears from all faces;
In our thoughts and prayers,
Sandra, Jeremy, Bethany, Jess and family and the Charlene and Clifton Downs families.