Opal was a dedicated employee of Commercial Bank where she worked for 38 years as a Public Relations representative. She was well-known with the banking community as well as the community as a whole. While at Commercial Bank, Opal had an opportunity to pursue one of her loves: travel. She traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada to name a few. Opal was a strong presence in her family. She was admired by her family as a woman of strength, class, and unconditional love. She was a very social person and everywhere she went, she loved visiting with people. She never went many places where someone did not know her.
Opal had a strong faith in her Lord, and for many years she attended First Baptist Church, but she had recently begun attending Rose Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Cecil Wright, and two brothers James "Bud" Anders and Bill Anders.
Survivors include two sons, Gerald (Sandra) Wright and Robert "Bubba" Wright of Monticello; five grandchildren, Shawn (Jana) Wright, Alan (Kayce) Wright, Shana (Stacy) Wilson, Eric Wright, and Adam (Stephanie) Wright; eleven great-grandchildren, Anna, Ally, Dakota, Brett, Bryson, Corey, Jed and Gavin Wright, Seth and Elizabeth Wilson, and Taylor (Heath) Swain; one great-great grandchild, Beaux Swain; and very special friends of the family, Cara Harris and Caralyne Donaldson.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(24)
Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 14, 2019 You are in my thoughts & prayers. Mrs. Opal was such a a lovely lady.Cynthia McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 10, 2019 I’m so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Opal. Payers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss..linda funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, March 8, 2019 sorry to hear this opal will be missed by many including myself RIP my friendLinda Smith
Dumas, AR Friday, March 8, 2019 Bubba, Gerald and family: So sorry for your loss. Ms. Opal was one of the sweetest, most helpful women I have ever known. I loved her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Pamela Anders Paul
Madison, VA Friday, March 8, 2019 So sorry. Always loved Little Opal. She got that name because my mother was big Opal. She was a great person. Last time I saw her was at my sister's funeral 2 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Arlene Ellis Russell
Monticello, AR Friday, March 8, 2019 Eleanor Roosevelt said people come in and out of your life but only friends leave footprints on your heart. Opal made working the polls on Election Days a pleasure for nearly 30 years. What a delightful lady to work with and so much fun to be around. I am sure going to miss that infectious laugh and curious mind. Until we meet again.Cecil & Sandra Pryor
Conway, AR Thursday, March 7, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Opal was such a kind lady. I remember her from long ago and she was always the same sweet lady.GWEN DeFiR
McGehee, AR Thursday, March 7, 2019 Ms Opal was a fun loving sweet lady!!! I loved her n Mr Wright dearly n always will. Gerald, Bubba n Cecil R like brothers to me. Ms Opal had a smile n laughter that always warmed people's heart! Ms Opal will be missed greatly! RIP dear lady!Denise Adams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Gerald and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a sweet lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 So sorry to hear this. May God hold you all in His gentle, comforting arms as you go through this time of sorrow.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Gerald, Bubba, and all family members, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. To know Mrs. Opal was to love her, and she was loved by so many. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Robin Johnson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Dear Family,We are so sorry for you loss. She was a true legend of her charm, personality and making you feel so welcome when you saw her. She was a tribute to our community and will always be remembered and loved.
Robin & Kenny Johnson, Katie, Mandy and Lillie Kate
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 I am so saddened to loose such a dear, beautiful and loving lady! A great friend not only to me but to all. We surely had some fun times together and I loved her sweet spirit and love for her family! She will truly be missed by all. God has taken an angel.WIth love & sympathy,
Janice
Patricia Wheeler
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 So sorry to hear about your mother. I aiways enjoy visiting with her. Our family is getting smaller and smaller..God Bless Her soulAudra McManus
Star City, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Loved Ms Opal when worked with her at Commercial Bank! My prayers are with your family! She will be deeply missed!!!Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Dear Family & Extended Family,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Opal was a very nice person. I remember well when my brother Jerry passed away in 2001 she was the first to visit my house on behalf of a business & I appreciated it so much. Thoughts & prayers to all of you at this sad time.
Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone loved Opal. I always love chatting with her in the bank. Prayers for all of the family.Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 To family.... very sweet lady. Always felt the warmth of connection when visiting with her. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers with all of you.Mark&mary Withers
Camden, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 So Sorry for Y'all's Loss, She was a Sweet Lady!Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Wright family, so sorry to here of Ms. Opal's passing. She was a great lady and will be greatly missed. Prayer's for all of you.Dennis Wells
Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 To all the family, so sorry for your loss. Opal was a good friend and coworker at CB&T for over 37 years we worked ,laughed and cried we never had a cross word I Loved her and miss her,she will be missed by all; Love and PrayersDolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Bubba and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Opal's passing. She was always nice, sweet, kind, and warm when we would meet. She will be misses by many. May God bless and hold your family in his arms during this time of loss.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Tuesday, March 5, 2019 To the family: I've known Opal for as long as I can remember and I've always had all the love and respect in the world for her. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your great loss. Know that others share your loss with you. You are in my prayers.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, March 5, 2019 My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Opal was a wonderful woman. It just doesn't seem right walking in to Commercial Bank and not seeing her sitting behind that desk, smiling and greeting everyone. She will be greatly missed.