Opal Ketchum Obituary
We bid farewell to Opal Ketchum of Henderson, Texas, born in Jonesboro, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 20, 2024 at the age of 91. Opal touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Opal Ketchum to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Whit and Ollie Jane Rhymes (Smith); her siblings, Durwood Rhymes, James Rhymes, Arnold Rhymes, Lonie Kennedy, Mary Holman and Eva Ray Morgan; her siblings-in-law, Bama Rhymes, Doris Rhymes, Margie Rhymes, Paul Kennedy of Crayton Holman, J. A and Morgan; her granddaughter Betsy Green Collier; and her great grandchild Samuel Weston Green.
She is survived by: her husband Glen Ketchum; her children, Deborah Green (Ron) and Alan Ketchum (Donna); her grandchildren, Chris Rigsby (Cindy), Teresa Bagley (Randy), Josh Green (Amy), Jonathon Ketchum (Van) and Jason Ketchum (Jeanette); her great grandchildren, Ryan Collier (Brooke), Haley Coleman (Clay), Garrett Green, Hope Self (Tyler), Natalie Green, Cole Buzbee, Clarabel Rigsby, Jace Ketchum, Addison Ketchum, Asher Ketchum, Emma Smith, Ashlyn Smith, Micah Ketchum and Makayla Ketchum; and her great great grandchildren, Bryson Collier, Gracie Collier and Heidi Coleman. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hills Children's Home, P.O. Box 1177 Fairfield, Texas 75840 or https://www.pleasanthillschildrenshome.org.; or donate to the Opal Ketchum Memorial Fund at PlowShare, 324 Chisholm Trail, Hallsville, TX 75650 or https://www.zeffy.com.
