Opal Smith Dennis, 98, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.
Opal was born May 2, 1927, in North Carolina to the late King David Smith and the late Lillie Lauretta Forte Smith.
She was also preceded in death by husband, William Thomas Dennis; son, Denver "Denny" Dennis; brothers, Spence Nelson Smith, Howard King Smith, Harold Boone Smith, Jack Vann Smith, and infant brother; and sisters, Evelyn Hall Morgan, Carrie Lee Burleson, and Allean Helene Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Albemarle officiated by Rev. Don Burleyson. Burial will follow at the Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 2225 East Main Street, Albemarle.
Survivors include grandson, Scotty Dennis; granddaughter, Kim Graves (Dwight); great-granddaughter, Ashlen Linkous (Will); sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Howell of Albemarle, NC and Harvey Ann Laton of Sanford, NC.
Opal will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a great cook and God blessed her with the gift of hospitality. She loved preparing meals for family and friends. Opal was a lifelong member of Poplin's Grove Baptist Church. She found deep fulfillment in being a homemaker. She was a people person and never met a stranger - every person she encountered became her friend.
The family would like to thank the staff of Woodhaven Court and VIA Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Poplin's Grove Baptist Church, 2020 Poplin Grove Church road, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Dennis family.
Monday, May 19, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Hartsell Funeral Home - Albemarle
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
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