Opal Faye Nelson Hayes's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2026 in Rockwood, Tennessee

Opal Faye Nelson Hayes

February 23, 1940 - August 2, 2026 (86 years old)

Rockwood, Tennessee

Opal Faye Nelson Hayes's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2026 in Rockwood, Tennessee

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Opal Faye Nelson Hayes

February 23, 1940 - August 2, 2026 (86 years old)

Rockwood, Tennessee

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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.

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Evans Mortuary
805 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

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Aug 07

Graveside service

Dogwood Baptist Church
32 Old Gordon Rd, Grandview, TN 37337

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