Mary Opal Taylor, 96, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, in James River Care Center. She was born to Samuel and Maggie Southard, in Veto, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J. Edgar; brother, Eugene; and nephew, Rex.
Opal is survived by her daughter, Connie Sade and husband Boyd; a granddaughter, Rebecca Bright and husband Roy; a grandson, Steven Sade and wife Tonjya; four great-grandchildren, Tanner, Taylor, Brandon, and Ashley; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, where she attended for over 30 years.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2010, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Rick Weathers officiating, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. There is no visitation planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, 316 E. Sunshine, Springfield, Mo, 65807