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Opal Rhodes

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Opal Rhodes of Benton passed away February 2, 2014. She was born July 30, 1907 in Antoine, Arkansas to the late Rufus Patrick Malone and Dona Ward Malone. Opal was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Rhodes, five sisters and one brother. She enjoyed fishing and golf. She started the Longhills Ladies Golf Association in 1956. Her most enjoyable activity was china painting. She started painting in 1960 and continued for 30 years. Her daughter and grandchildren cherish the many pieces of china they have received from her through the years. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Henry, of Benton; three grandchildren, Jo Ann Bowen and husband Melvin, of Benton; Pat Henry and wife Betsy, Mountain Home; and Jane Willis and husband Ricky, of Benton; great-grandchildren, Matt Bowen and wife Sophie, Kelley Burrow and husband Clint, Erica Erck and husband John, Katie Henry, Lauren Hundley and husband Scott, and Stacey Willis, great-great-grandchildren, Maya Burrow, Jack Erck, Ava Erck and Liv Erck. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ashby's. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 North Market Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published February 4, 2014

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