of Clinton, AR
October 6, 1915 - January 13, 2012
Opal W. Birchfield passed away at Ozark Health Nursing Center in Clinton, Arkansas on January 13, 2012 at the age of 96. Opal was born at Pine Thicket, Arkansas on October 6, 1915 to the late James Williams and Alice Jane Ott Williams. She was of Baptist Faith. She was proceded in death by her loving husband, Floyd, and eight brothers and sisters.
Opal was the postmaster for the Booster post office before going to Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, Arkansas. Where she earned the bachelor degree in elementary education. She taught school at Dennard, Arkansas and then later moved to Mountain View, where she also taught for many years.
After retiring she and her husband moved to Clinton to make their home. Opal loved sewing, cooking, quilting, crocheting and loved spending time with her many friends and family. She leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Bill Lewis, David Ruble, Sam Lewis, Mitchell Rains, Troy Keeling and Kenneth Keeling.
Visitation will be 2:00-4:00pm Sunday, January 15, 2012 and Funeral Service will be 10:00am Monday, January 16, 2012 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas with Bro. Larry Loggins officiating. Burial will follow at Dennard Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas 501-745-2151. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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13 Condolence(s)
Donna Jo Stubbs Stroud
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Opal's passing. I am also sorry I didn't know when it happened. We all loved Opal and Floyd very much and always considered them part of our family. They and Mother and Dad spent many happy times together as I am sure they are now. My love to all her family. Donna Jo Stubbs Stroud
Shelly (Stubbs) Showmar
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
This is Shelly (Stubbs) Showmar, the granddaughter of Doyle and Mildred Stubbs, daughter of Mac and Vena Stubbs. I knew Ms. Opal from back-in-the-day as a very good friend of my grandparents. I remember the way my Mammaw spoke of her and Mr. Floyd and how tickled she got when she spoke of fun times during their travels. Ms. Opal attended our Stubbs family reunion several years ago as we felt as though she was part of our family. I was saddened to hear that she had passed away and we hadn't heard, but know that, as Christians, we will see her again in Heaven! I can just imagine how much fun the four of them are having, as we speak, and how exciting it will be to see them all again. Just wanted you to know how much our family thinks of her and Mr. Floyd.
Tina Caraballo
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Rest in peace Aunt Opal.
Brenda Horn Austin
Monday, January 16, 2012
Aunt Opal was my mother's last relative on her mother's and her father's. All are now gone. I will remember going to her house in Mt. View and other places when I was a little girl and all the good food and kindness she and Uncle Floyd had for us all. Although she and her husband did not have children, I know she treated my mother as her own. She also made the world a better place for many children because she was a teacher. When I was a young woman early in my career, I remember stopping by her home coming back from a job interview in Little Rock. Although she did not know I would be coming by, she was happy to see me and so kind to me, offering me food and a place to stay. I was happy to see her smiling face after a hard day driving. She will be missed.
Joanne Lee
Monday, January 16, 2012
All my life I thought my daddy's aunt was one of the prettiest women I had ever seen, and so sweet to boot. I have wonderful memories of visits with her and Uncle Floyd. At least now they can be together again forever. Today I said a final goodbye to my Aunt Opal; I'll miss her!
Carol Wilder
Monday, January 16, 2012
Mrs. Opal was always such a sweet smiling woman. I loved going to her hall in the nursing center - knowing that she would be there with a smile on her face. She will be missed by all that knew her. Thoughts & Prayers are with the family.
Lelan and Rita Brock
Monday, January 16, 2012
We are sorry to hear of Ms. Opal's passing. She will be remembered for her kindness, gentleness and the love in her heart for others. She was an amazing lady and I'm thankful to have known her and Mr. Floyd.
Gerty Dunn
Monday, January 16, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of a dear lady. Mrs. Birchfield was my fourth grade teacher at Mtn. View. She will be missed.
Lisa Ward Kirk
Monday, January 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with today. I met Ms. Opal in the nursing home and she always had a sweet smile on her face.
Sherrin Newland Richardson
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Mrs. Birchfield was my third grade teacher at Dennard. As school started that year, I suffered the loss of my baby sister, DeeAnn, who was only two. Mrs. Birchfield was so very kind and thoughtful to me and our family that she was always special to me. Her soft voice and beautiful soul endeared her to all her students. Later as an adult and a teacher myself, I loved running into her because she always asked about my family and my own school happenings. I am sorry Alzeheimer's took her remarkable mind but I am glad she had many healthy, happy years.
Lisa Lindsey
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Mrs. Opal always had a smile for me when I would see her at the nursing home. She was such a sweet,wonderful lady. I will miss her.
My condolences to the family.
Linda Griffin Vallery
Sunday, January 15, 2012
My memories of Opal go back before I ever started to school. She and Floyd lived at Shady Grove for many years and were kind, caring people. I will always remember Opal's sweet voice and that beautiful smile. I believe our loss is Heaven's gain.
Linda VanHorn
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Opal was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by many. I will miss going by to say hello and see her sweet smiling face at the nursing home. Mom loved her so much!!!