Opal Adams
April 1, 1915 — May 15, 2008
Opal Adams
Opal M. Abbott Adams, 93, of Jacksonville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 15, 2008, after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Hershel, son Gary Adams, parents James and Alice Abbott, three brothers Monroe, Lewis and Bill Abbott, daughter-in-law, Patricia Adams; and two special sisters-in-law, Sybil Abbott and Louine Abbott. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Adams of the home; six grandchildren, Strawberry Adams, DJ and Kenneth Harlan of Gravel Ridge, Brittany Blaylock (David) of Springfield and Brad (Starla) Adams of Morrilton, Destini Lindsey; five great grandchildren Paris and Diamond Adams, Gavin and Hannah Blaylock and Ainsley Adams;one sister, Elsie Phillips of Cabot and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and, until she was unable, was very active in church activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Her grace and manners made no one a stranger and always made you feel you were her special guest and she was there just for you.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
She was preceded in death by her husband Hershel, son Gary Adams, parents James and Alice Abbott, three brothers Monroe, Lewis and Bill Abbott, daughter-in-law, Patricia Adams; and two special sisters-in-law, Sybil Abbott and Louine Abbott. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Adams of the home; six grandchildren, Strawberry Adams, DJ and Kenneth Harlan of Gravel Ridge, Brittany Blaylock (David) of Springfield and Brad (Starla) Adams of Morrilton, Destini Lindsey; five great grandchildren Paris and Diamond Adams, Gavin and Hannah Blaylock and Ainsley Adams;one sister, Elsie Phillips of Cabot and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and, until she was unable, was very active in church activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Her grace and manners made no one a stranger and always made you feel you were her special guest and she was there just for you.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
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