of Poplar Grove, AR

October 26, 1932 - May 7, 2024

Opal Schwantz, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. She was born on Wednesday, October 26,1932 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the late Thomas M. Montgomery Sr. and Lona Montgomery. Opal received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences and later became a Registered Nurse. She was an employee of the Phillips County Health Department for eighteen years. Opal spent her free time gardening, sewing, fishing, dancing, playing Yahtzee and helping others.

She is survived by her six daughters, Gail Clancy (Walter) of Henderson, Kentucky, Mary Kay Rohrscheib (Richard) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, Lona Bryant of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, Jean Clark of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, Opal N. Schwantz of Memphis, Tennessee and Helen Brown of Harrisburg, Arkansas; a very special daughter-in-law, Sharee Chu Schwantz of Northlake, Texas; five sons, Harry Schwantz III (Sherry) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, Hershell Schwantz (Karen) of Lexa, Arkansas, Michael Schwantz (Cheri) of Barton, Arkansas, Dean Schwantz (Ronni) of Marianna, Arkansas and David Schwantz (Amy) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas; twenty- four grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The family would also like to acknowledge three very special caregivers, Jackie Martin, Betha Young and Beatrice Robinson.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of twenty-seven years, Harry H. Schwantz Jr.; parents, Thomas and Lona Montgomery; brother, Thomas Montgomery Jr.; sister, Elise Williams; son, Macon Schwantz; grandson, Jack Schwantz; granddaughter, Emily Claire Bryant and son in law, Bruce Alan Brown Sr.

Pallbearers will be Sonny Schwantz, John Clark, Alan Brown, Quentin Brown, Jacob Schwantz and Ryan Bryant.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Hunter Bryant, Commie Clancy, Brandon Clancy, Collin Schwantz, Seth Schwantz, Jordan Schwantz and Joseph Perry

A Mass of Christian Burial for Opal Schwantz will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 10:30 a.m. Father Gilbert Tairo and Father James Ibeh will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas.

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.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
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