Opal Mae Coffman

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
1:00 till 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Canaan Cemetery
527 Viper Drive
Marshall, AR  72650
Opal Mae Coffman

of Marshall, AR

July 17, 1926 - January 12, 2023

Opal Mae Hardin Coffman, age 96, of Marshall, Arkansas passed peacefully from this life and was reunited with her loving husband, Albert Ross Coffman on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Booster, Arkansas on July 17th, 1926 to John Henry Hardin and Lena Ester Halsted Hardin.

Opal graduated from Clinton High School and later from college in Conway, Arkansas. She had many careers in her life. She begin teaching school and worked at four different schools: Trace Ridge,1945-1946; Archey Valley in Van Buren County, 1947; Watts, 1950-1951 and substitute teacher at Clinton Vocational School, 1950's. She went on to work in the Grocery, Cafe and Shoe businesses. Opal was involved in Cattle ranching, where she worked on the beautiful 320 acre farm she was raised on. Since she had no brothers, her Dad depended on her to help him on the farm. She owned numerous rental properties in Marshall and Clinton. Opal appreciated and loved those that rented from her and they loved her too. Most notable was her career in banking. She worked for 30 years at the Clinton State Bank in Clinton, Arkansas and rose to the position of Vice President. Opal was honest, conscientious and took her job very seriously and that is the reason people put their trust in her to keep their money safe. That is the reason there were those who would have no one to help them but Opal. Opal was taught from her youth, that hard work and treating others as you would be treated would reap a rewarding life.....and it did. A person could learn a lot about how to be a great business person by watching and listening to Opal. She gave her life to Christ as a young girl in the Baptist Church in Marshall. Later she married Ross Coffman and she joined him in membership and baptism at the Marshall Methodist Church in 1985. Opal built and designed a beautiful home in Clinton and then later built and designed another beautiful home in Marshall. She was an immaculate housekeeper. She also loved yard work and it showed in her manicured lawns. Opal was a great cook and could tell some of the most interesting stories of things that happened in her life.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Lena Hardin; one sister, Pearl Horton; brother-in-law, Ralph Horton; her first husband, Stanley Myrick and her 2nd husband, Ross Coffman.

Opal is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Opal will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jim Arnold Jr. and Bro. J.E. Wadkins officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas, where Opal will be laid to rest beside her husband, Ross Coffman who passed away in 1985. Bearers will be Paul O'Neal, Gary O'Neal, Jamie O'Neal, Bobby O'Neal, Blake O'Neal and Mike Gifford. Honorary bearers are Ernest O'Neal and Johnny O'Neal.



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8 Condolence(s)
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Marshall, AR
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Monday, January 16, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to family and friends

Edna Jean Treat
Marshall, AR
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Monday, January 16, 2023

So sorry to hear about Opal. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Burt and Jackie Glenn
Conway, AR
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Saturday, January 14, 2023

We are saddened to learn of her passing. Opal was a great neighbor and friend to our family.

Coy & Sue Horton
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, January 14, 2023

Opal will be missed. Have known her all our life. sympathy and prayers to the family.

Beth garrison
Leslie, AR
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Friday, January 13, 2023

We sure loved you Opal!! You were a great friend. May you rest in oeace

Shirley J. Gray
Marshall, AR
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Friday, January 13, 2023

Opal was one special lady! "The girls and Uncle Ernest are back together again. When I would be at Aunt Ressie's, Opal would come join us for the meal with something she had made. Opal was a very good cook. Opal is going to be missed here on this earth, but she is with her loved one's in heaven!

Freda Fender
Augusta, GA
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Friday, January 13, 2023

I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Opal when my dad Tom Wilson passed away. she was a great woman she will be truly missed.

Vickie Lucas
Sun City West, AZ
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Friday, January 13, 2023

May you Rest in Peace Opal.