of Chimes, AR

August 20, 1921 - October 6, 2022

Opal Aday (Myrick), age 101, was born on August 21, 1921 to Sarah and Frank Myrick, the second of five children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; siblings, Sybil, Stanley, Dorsey, W.D. and son, Mike. She married Clifford Aday in 1943 and they had three boys, Guinn, Mike and Allen. They lost Mike when he was just a baby, but she is now reunited with him, Clifford and other family members gone on before her. Opal peacefully passed away on October 6, 2022, but was alert and knew we loved her until the very end.

She loved to work in her garden and share anything she grew with her family and neighbors. For decades, the highlight of our week was lunch at her home after church on Sundays. She continued to amaze us that she could still make her fried pies and dumplings that she was known for even until her late 90s! She gave away countless fried pies and vegetables from her garden to her family, neighbors, church and fire department gatherings, displaying her generous and loving spirit.

Opal taught first and second grade at Witt Springs School for over thirty years. She was a strict, but beloved teacher of generations of students that still talk of having Mrs. Aday in school.

Opal faithfully attended Archey Valley Church. You didn't have to be around her long to recognize the faith she had and the love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She would often say things like, ''Just trust in the Lord and things will work out''. The family takes great comfort in knowing that she will spend eternity with her family and friends gone on before her.

She was a devoted Granny, mother, wife, sister, aunt, friend, church member and community supporter. The family left to cherish her memory are; sons, Guinn Aday (Peggy) of Chimes, Allen Aday (Tamie) of Clinton; three grandchildren, Kristy Eastridge of Clinton, Brent Aday (Kristina) of Chimes, Justin Aday (Kristin) of Damascus and five great grandchildren, Tyler Aday of Harrison, Lyndsey Aday of Chimes, Zack Aday of Chimes, Austin and Aiden Aday of Damascus. She also leaves several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to Kristina for her tireless care for Opal for the past several years, particularly the last year and a half. Also included in this are Lyndsey, Tyler and Ramona for taking care of her every need with love.

Funeral arrangements are being done by Roller McNutt Clinton. Visitation and the funeral will be held at Archey Valley Church at 10:00 and 11:00 am on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

To express condolences please visit www.rollerfuneralhome.com/clinton

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
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