of West Helena, AR
January 22, 1925 - June 5, 2019
Opal Daly passed from this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was 94 years old. Ms. Daly was born Opal F. Smith on January 22, 1925, to the late George and Annie Smith of Fair Oaks, Arkansas. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Alvin) Watts of Wynne and Kathy (Michael) Dulaney of West Helena, as well as nine grandchildren; Jerry (Lorie) Watts, Wendy (David) Sides, Brad (Crystal) Watts and D.J. Watts, all of Wynne; Melissa Cartwright of West Helena; Jeffery (Star) Gann of Marion; Brandon Gann of Grady; Hannah (Elliott) Carson of Aurora, Colorado; and John (Lisa) Dulaney of West Helena. Also surviving her are her daughter-in-law, Donna Gann, son-in-law, Charles Julian, 26 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Ms. Daly is preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Julian; son, Ervin Larry Gann; sisters, Eva Mae Johnson of Fair Oaks, Helen Summerhill of West Helena, Fay Greene and Mildred Cobb of Wynne, Ellen East of Ripley, Tennessee, and Ruby Hughes of Dyersberg, Tennessee; and her brothers, Cecil Smith, John Smith, and Elvis Smith all of Fair Oaks. She is also preceded in death by her husbands Ervin L. Gann, Carl F. Smith, and F.L. Sonny Daly, and a grandson, Eric Couch.
Ms. Daly and her first husband moved to West Helena around 1946 and built Gann's Grocery where what is now known as The Corner Market. She loved to laugh, working in her yard, and greatly enjoyed time spent with family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Brad Watts, Jerry Watts, D.J. Watts, Lukus Cartwright, John Dulaney and David Sides.
The funeral service for Opal Daly will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Officiating the service is Brother Ricky Williams.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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9 Condolence(s)
Jean Clark
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Roland & Clara Williamson
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Kathy & family our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God's loving hand be on you & give you strength. Love you
karen m lavender
Thursday, June 6, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to you.
Eugenia Jones Newsom
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Kathy & family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
I know she will be missed.
My thoughts & prayers are with your entire family.
Janie scaife
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss, mrs opal was sweet to me. I loved your family.
Ava Anderson Peck
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for strength and comfort for family and friends. God bless.
Judy Tucker Sears
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Linda and Kathy, my heart breaks for you two. Your mother was like my second mom for many years. I can still hear that wonderful laugh and see that beautiful smile! My prayers are for your comfort in knowing that we’ll all see her again! Love you both!!
JACKIE S SANDERS
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Dear Kathy and family,
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Opals passing. Blessed to have her with you for so long. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Summerhill Stanford
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Love you all