of Benton, AR
July 13, 1935 - May 28, 2023
Opal Elizabeth (Ford) Curtis, 87, went to be with her heavenly father on May 28, 2023.
Opal was born in Benton, Arkansas and was a lifetime citizen of Saline County. She attended Benton Schools and retired from the Benton School District. Opal was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed doing crafts with her husband and spending time with her family. She was famous for cooking her delicious desserts.
Opal was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Billy Bob Curtis. They were blessed with 51 years of marriage. Also, her parents, Luther and Minnie Ford; her sister, Betty Mobley; brothers, Billy Ford and Jessie Ford; her sister-in-law, Pat Ford and a grandson, Jonathan Daniel Curtis.
Opal is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Irvin and Delores Ford; her brother-in-law, Jay W. Mobley and sister-in-law, Betty Sue Ford; her daughter and son in law, Beverly and Ron Vinyard; her son and daughter in law, Doug and Jeannette Curtis; six grandchildren, Amber Loyd, Heath Vinyard, Joshua (Megan) Curtis, Jonica (Harrison) Ferrell, Joanna (Kelly) Scott all of Benton and John David (Cassie) Curtis of Russellville, Arkansas.
Opal has ten amazing great-grandchildren, Trapper and Harper Curtis of Russellville, Cooper and Caroline Loyd, Hudson and Charly ''Girl'' Ferrell, Cannon Cooper, Tucker and Stella Grace Curtis and Tenley Jo Scott all of Benton. Also, she has many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral Services will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home at 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton, Arkansas on June 1, 2023 at 2:00PM. Interment will follow at Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, Arkansas. Bro. Kim Hammer and Bro. Carl Richey will be officiating. Visitation will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home at 1:00PM on June 1, 2023.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Heath Vinyard, Joshua and John David Curtis, her great grandchild, Cooper Loyd and two of her nephews, Jeff Curtis and Greg Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, https://www.arkansashospice.org/foundation/donate and/or Alzheimer Association, https://www.alz.org/arkansas
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Kristy Gwatney of Pleasant Hill Care Home and her staff for their excellent care of their mother.
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19 Condolence(s)
Resa Aguilar
Monday, June 26, 2023
Continued thoughts and prayers with the family of sweet Opal. We sure do miss her at the Daisy house. She could always make you smile. It was a privilege to have been able to get to know her and help with her.
Marla Landers
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Beverly, Ron and family I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Sending our prayers, the family of Ruth and Rodney Landers
Norma Prickett
Monday, June 5, 2023
Irvin and family, deepest sympathy for the loss of Opal. I remember her from years and years ago. So sorry to hear! Memories from my childhood!
Yvonne Kirkendoll Limon
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Beverly and family so sorry to hear about the passing of Opal. My prayers and thoughts are with each one of you. Yvonne
Cheryl Crain Reeves
Friday, June 2, 2023
Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She was an awesome lady. May God comfort
each of of you during this time.
Nelson & Jackie Ashcraft
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Beverly, Ron
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
families. Much love and prayers
Nelson and Jackie Ashcraft
Cindy Gregory
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Doug, Jeannette and family! I’m so sorry about the passing of your momma who I still called Aunt Opal. She was always kind to me. Prayers and love for all of you!
Steve and Tammy Mabry
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. We so much enjoyed visiting with her and Billy Bob many times at the old home place. We are praying for your hearts to be mended.
Steve and Tammy Mabry
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. We so much enjoyed visiting with her and Billy Bob many times at the old home place. We are praying for your hearts to be mended.
Sharon Brook, Sebastian County Clerk/Recorder
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
“A mother’s love is eternal. Hold on to that infinite love and let it be your guiding light.â€
Doug and Joshua my Prayers are with you and your family, may God give you the comfort and peace to get you all through the difficult days.
Love In Christ
Sharon
Melissa Wood (Arkansas County Clerk)
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Doug-
Prayers for you and your family during this time.
Morris & Renee Huddleston
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
Renea Bailey (Sevier County Clerk)
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts of prayers.
Tammie Rose
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss Doug. Sending lots of thoughts and prayer for you and your family.
Mary Watson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Our sincere sympathy
Gary and Mary Watson
Judy Young
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Such a sweet lady. I remember her when I attended Holland Chapel. My thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Judy Young
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Marlena and Rick Smart
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Such a wonderful family. Great memories as a teenage.
Love and prayers,
Marlena and Rick Smart
Dottie and Donnie McClendon
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss. Opal was a sweet Christian lady and will be missed by all.
Emily and Buford Boggs
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Opal was a wonderful person. We have lots of memories of her and the family in the neighborhood and at the lake. Such wonderful memories! Our prayers are with you all.