Opal Faye Nelson Hayes Obituary
The passing of Opal Faye Nelson Hayes of Rockwood, Tennessee occurred on August 2, 2026. Opal, born on February 23, 1940 in Crossville, Tennessee, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Opal Faye Nelson Hayes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Nelson and Lela Pearl Morgan Nelson; her husband Leonard Eugene Hayes; her siblings, Bobby Nelson, Harold Nelson, Mikey Nelson, Bonnie Brady, Connie Thompson and Paulette Caruthers; her granddaughter Kayla Hayes; and her son Eugene Hayes.
She is survived by: her children, Randall Hayes (Rita) of Grand Bay, AL, Greg Hayes (Tammy) of Rockwood, TN, Darrell Hayes (Tracy) of Rockwood, TN and Tammy Morrell (Joe). She is also survived by Nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
