Opal Janette Stevens

She was born on June 11, 1934 in Scott City to the late Clarence and Ercie Lynn Tucker. She married Earl Winfred Stevens on September 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2013.

Opal was a home maker in her own home. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson.

Survivors include five sons, Rodger (Sue) Stevens of Cape Girardeau; Steve (Linda) Stevens of Scott City; Tim (Kim) Stevens of Chaffee; Chris (Carol) Stevens of Scott City; Earl Ray (Christi) Stevens of Chaffee; a daughter, Brenda (David) McKee of Dutchtown; three brothers, Sonny (Betty) Tucker of Pevely, MO; William (Jeanie) Tucker of Festus, MO; Gary Tucker of Dutchtown; a sister, Olivia Scherer of Cape Girardeau; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Dodd of Jackson; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Clarence Larry Stevens on March 26, 1985.

Friends may call after 4:00 pm on Friday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee with Rev. John Harth as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Edwards Catholic Cemetery in Dutchtown.