Opal M. Smith

Opal Marie Smith daughter of George Sante Fe and Clara Alice (Starnes) Bunn was born May 22, 1921 in Rock Port, Missouri. She passed away February 14, 2014 in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 92. Opal's family moved often but she grew up in the Clarinda area. In 1938 her parents moved to Northboro while she stayed in Clarinda to care for a blind lady named Anna Blakeman. Opal was united in marriage to Kenneth Eldon Smith on August 21, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri. Their married life took them first to Westboro, Missouri. They eventually moved south of Farragut, Iowa to raise a family. Opal was a member of United Methodist Church of Farragut, United Methodist Church Women Society, Farragut Community Club, and Dancing Grannies. She also helped with Kids Club and oversaw the Anchor Apartments. She enjoyed flowers, making crafts, alter steward and performing hat shows. Opal was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Smith, daughter Judy, parents George and Clara Bunn, brother Bud Bunn. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Eldon Smith and wife Karen of Glenwood, Iowa, and Ronald Smith and wife Judy of Sarasota, Florida, daughter Janet Meske and husband ...[more]

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an of Farragut, Iowa, grandchildren Ray Smith and wife Tena of Salina, Kansas, Lance Smith of Hays, Kansas, Kelly Wrona and husband Bruce of Gretna, Nebraska, Lisa Blackburn and husband Dan of Malvern, Iowa, Kim Jones and husband Don of Glenwood, Iowa, Lori Chenoweth and husband Brian of Des Moines, Iowa, Tanya Nightser and husband Mitch of Glenwood, Iowa, Deonn Lincoln and husband Fenton of Glenwood, Iowa, and Denelle Tucker and husband Jim of Glenwood, Iowa, Julia Gabbard of Chicago, Illinois, 21 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, sister Sarah Welchans and husband Wilbur of Riverton, Iowa, numerous other family and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Farragut United Methodist Church. Words of comfort were given by Pastor Bruce Hauswirth. Attending the memory register were Margo Bateman and Sherry Shearer. Ushers were Fenton Lincoln, Dan Blackburn and Jim Tucker. Musical selections were "Take My Hand Precious Lord", "The Lord's Prayer" and "Peace In The Valley". Pianist was Terry Stafford. Casket bearers were Ray Smith, Lance Smith, Brian Chenoweth, Mitch Nightser, Don Jones and Bruce Wrona. Burial was in the Farragut Cemetery. Memorials are being directed to the Farragut United Methodist Church Women in Opal's name.