Opal Marie (Norris) Redman was born April 6, 1938, at Mill Creek in Carter County, Missouri, the daughter of John and Sarah (Chronister) Norris. She departed this life on June 20, 2020, at Winona, Missouri in the arms of her loving daughter, at the age of 82.
She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Redman (Sonia), Mackey Redman (Lisa); daughter, Tammy Johnson (Joe); sister, Nellie Myers; grandchildren, Michelle Redman, Susan Redman, Rockie Dailey (Emily), Pennie Dailey (fiancé́, Jessie), Skipper Redman (Michelle), Nicki Redman, Joe Johnson (Sonia) and Deszeray Johnson; eight grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. She also left behind a very dear friend in her life, Glendola McAfee, and Linda McAfee, who was like a granddaughter to her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Sarah Norris of Winona, MO; sister, Oma Norris of Winona, MO; brothers, Raymond (Red) Norris of Fremont, MO, Orville (Cob) Norris, and Harmon (Jake) Norris both of Winona, MO.
Opal was loved by all who knew her. She worked hard throughout her life, working several years at Paramount Cap Factory in Winona, Missouri. She also provided childcare for dozens of children in her later years. Each child that she cared for, was loved like it was her very own, and she is still loved by those children today.
Her family was her life and she loved having company. She always had something cooked that was excellent and company never left her house without a piece of some delicious pie or cake she had made. She always had such a pretty, well-kept home, and loved her flowers. They were always so beautiful. When she became sick, she wanted so badly to be able to take care of her flowers until the end. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and soul, along with the rest of her family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Horner Cemetery in Winona, Missouri with Grandson Rockie Dailey officiating, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Winona, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Horner Cemetery Fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
