Opal Lea Maynard
Opal Lea Maynard
Funeral services for Opal Lea Maynard, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Maynard passed away at 5:25 a.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born February 2, 1935 at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Jessie (Ellison) and Carl Ford. On March 16, 1965, she was married at Miami, Oklahoma to Sam Maynard, who preceded her in death on March 24, 2008. Mrs. Maynard took pride in hard work. She worked at Rawlings for 22 years and then later was head housekeeper at Holiday Inn for many years. She loved to work in her yard; mowing, planting and growing her flowers and gardens. She also loved spending time with her family and going to gospel singings.
She is survived by her son Sammy Maynard and wife, Elizabeth, Pomona, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Robin Jordan, Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren Leslie Squire, Branson, Missouri, Krista Lair and husband, Heath, West Plains, Missouri, Jenna Wintemberg and husband, Derek, Columbia, Missouri and Morgan Maynard, West Plains, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Kourtney, Hunter, Brett, Connor, Mason, Jax, and Gryffin; two sisters, Wilma Earls, Thomasville, Missouri and Louise Webster and husband, Don, West Plains, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Jan Squire, son Pete Jordan, son-in-law Danny Squire, sister Maxine Ross, brothers, Carl (Bud) Ford, Jr. and Jim Ford, and brother-in-law, Charles Earls.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brooke Haven Activity Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Mark S. Ford
July 12, 2021 @ 2:04 pm
To my dear Aunt, you have given me some of the best belly laughs ever only to drift off into dementia which became too many tears to shed. Once the night skies clear up again, I will be out on my nightly walks looking for the brightest star to place your name on. I will be able to talk to you knowing that you will once again understand my reminiscing of our past. Until we meet again, Never to be forgotten, Love Always.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
July 13, 2021 @ 11:03 am
To all the family; we are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you all.
David and Carrie Thompson
July 13, 2021 @ 4:27 pm
Sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. Such a fine lady. Spent many hours fishing with Sam. I’ve missed a lot. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Amber Redburn
July 13, 2021 @ 5:59 pm
Louise/Don and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Opal. All of you will be in our daily prayers/thoughts. During this difficult time may God comfort, encourage, support, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Eric Johnson
July 25, 2021 @ 4:03 pm
She was a wonderful lady . She is my Ant and my uncle Sam Maynard. I spent a lot of time in the summer down in west plains. I love d them both and will miss so much. ??????
Eric Johnson
July 25, 2021 @ 4:04 pm
She was a wonderful lady . She is my Ant and my uncle Sam Maynard. I spent a lot of time in the summer down in west plains. I love d them both and will miss so much. ??????