Opal Morris

Opal Morris, age 78, of Paola, Kansas passed away July 6, 2019 at her home. Opal Joyce Morris was born on January 6, 1941 to Mae and Walter Reeves. She grew up in the Spring Hill area in a large, loving family of 8 including 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Tom and Opal were united in marriage on May 8, 1959 in Miami, Oklahoma and celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. They were blessed with 3 children Tommy, Timmy and Teressa. She treasured her family and made sure they felt loved every day of their lives. Grandma Opie adored her 10 grandchildren and had a special bond with each of them. She was especially proud of her 6 great grandbabies. Opal worked many jobs in her life time including being a seamstress, cleaning houses with her sisters, managing the deli at Price Chopper and doing a little bit of everything at Design 4 Sports. She loved reading, crafts, cooking, watching movies and most of all spending time with and caring for her family. She made life fun and could make anyone’s day better with one of her famous hugs. Opal truly cared for everyone she ever met and always saw the best in a person. She was a terrific listener, someone you could confide in who gave love freely and unconditionally. Opal was one of a kind and our angel on earth. We will miss her smile, contagious laugh, zest for life, and undying love and support. She is survived by her husband, Tom “Pap” of the home; sons-Tommy Morris (Jayme) and Timmy Morris; daughter Teressa Ruggles (Matt) all of Paola; brothers-Frank Reeves (Rick) of Sunrise Beach, MO and Richard Reeves (Anita) of Spring Hill; sisters-Kathy Belcher (Gene) and Loretta Sobotka (Fred) of Spring Hill, KS; grandchildren and great grandchildren, T.J. (Sarah) Morris and Maverick, Taryn Morris, Trenton (Emilee) Morris and Hunter, Stephanie (Jason) Yates and Aniston and Elliott, Tiffany Morris and Presley, Timmie (J.D.) Weyer, Tanner Morris, Dailey Mitchell, Cooper Ruggles, Tyler (Lara) Murdock and Everett; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Memorial contributions may be given to Miami County Cancer Foundation or American Heart Association. To share your memories of Opal or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share a Memory box.