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Opal Williams Reeves

Jan 9th, 1927 - Nov 30th, 2013

Graveside service:  10 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora

 

There is no visitation.

 

     Opal Williams Reeves, age 86, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.

     Opal was born January 9, 1927 in Flora, the daughter of Charles Ruben and Ora (Rockhold) Pruitt.  She married Jackson “Jack” Williams, and he preceded her in death in 1979.  Opal was a lifelong Flora resident, and retired from working at the International Shoe Company.  She was of the Christian faith.

     She is survived by 3 sons:  Jack Williams of Boyd, Texas, Dan Williams of Humble, Texas, and Brett Williams of Flora; a brother:  Charles Robert Pruitt of Melbourne, Florida; a nephew:  Sherrill Dean Pruitt of Flora; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister:  Dorothy.

     A graveside service for Opal Williams Reeves will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.  There will be no visitation.  Frank & Bright Funeral Home is caring for the family.

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Condolences

Vickie Simpon

December 1st

I remember Opal through the growing up years with Dan but most recently when she attended the Assembly of God Church. No matter where I saw her, she had a smile for me and uplifted me. Praying for the family.

Tom Hardy

December 2nd

Debbie Wells

December 2nd

So sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Helen Atkisson Price.

December 2nd

So sorry to hear of her death. We knew each other when we were young

David & Debby Devore

December 2nd

Jack, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your brothers.

Cheryl McCarty

December 2nd

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't personally know your mother, but I do remember her. I know she was a good person. May you find peace in your fond memories of her.

Don and Mary (Cox) Smith

December 2nd

Jack and Dan, We are so sorry. Prayers to you and your family.

Karen Sessions

December 2nd

Dan and Family Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. she was terrific person and I know you will miss her very much . Your in our prayers and thoughts. Please take care.

LORI MCALLISTER - AND US BANK STAFF

December 2nd

Donna Corry

December 1st

Brett, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

karen carter watkins

December 1st

Dan and Jack so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. we will keep you in our thoughts

Bud and Linda (King) Martin

December 3rd

Jack, Dan, Brett and families: We are very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a good person and a hard worker. She was proud of her boys. Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Karen McCormick and Wayne Cosner

December 3rd

We are so sorry for your loss, out thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ed & Deb Crown

December 3rd

Jack, Dan, Brett, and families: I was in Flora this last week end, we left real early Sunday morning, I wish I would have known. God Bless, Sorry for your loss. Ya'll know you are in our prayers. I don't believe my family would have survived with out your Mom! My fondest memories were when she was at the baseball field rooting for you guys, when you all were playing.

Belinda Fitzgerald Cook

December 3rd

So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her and your dad walking down to Reubans house for meals and then bringing him his meals. We all had some good times in the south end.

Joe and Pam Harrell

December 4th

Jack and Dan, we are so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. May you find comfort and strength in knowing that caring thoughts are go out to you and your family during this sad time.

MARY GRIFFITH-MOATS

December 6th

I am so very sorry for the lose of such a fabulous lady. it wasn't long ago that myself and Danielle moats set and listened to her tell us stories of our elders. my grandmother IVA MOATS, loved you dearly and i will never forget those perfect moments of listening to you tell me how the good ol days was. you are already missed...

Trudy Zimmerman

December 6th

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all.

 

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