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Opal Mae Rains

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Opal Mae Rains, 93 years old, of Rogers, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2017. Opal was a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was born in Bradford, Arkansas, on November 14, 1924 to Susie and Silas Pennington. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, her ex-husband, Walter Ira Rains, and her 10 brothers and sisters, who welcomed her home upon her passing. Survived by those who will cherish her memory are her three children and their spouses; Gary Rains (Barbara) and Beverly Jordan (Brad), both of Rogers and Robin Galascione (John) of Honey Brook, Pa.; her six grandchildren, Jamie Rains, Matt Rains (Jessie), Chad Sutherland, Susan Jordan, Kendra Galascione (Mike) and Joe Galascione (Terra), her two great-grandchildren, Taylor Rains and Hunter Rains; her great-great-grandchild, Addy Rains; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Opal married Walter Ira Rains in November 1942. While Ira went to fight in World War II Opal and her family moved to California. While in California Opal worked in the shipyards – from welding & riveting to various other jobs until Ira's discharge in 1947. Opal and Ira had many adventures during their early time together; from cutting lettuce in Arizona to gathering grapes in California, all while living in a tent. Opal always spoke fondly of those memorable times. After their return to Arkansas Opal began her career with Safeway Inc., retiring in 1986 with 23 years of service. Upon retiring Opal enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her sisters & brother. Opal was very active in her church and loved her church family. Opal will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family & friends. The family would like to specially recognize and express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the wonderful and compassionate healthcare providers at Innisfree Health & Rehabilitation who treated and cared for Opal over the last several years. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Baptist Church, 2555 S 26th St., Rogers, Ark. 72758 www.ibcgocenter.com. Visitation will be from 6-8: p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Mrs. Rains Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December, 21st in Immanuel Baptist Church of Rogers with interment to follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Condolences may be expressed at www.RollinsFuneral.com.

Published December 19, 2017

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