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1931
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2021
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Opal Roots Obituary
She professed faith in Christ early in life and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church since 1964. She was a strong prayer warrior for all who knew her. She drew her joy of life from faith and family.
She united in marriage to James Earl Roots, June 30, 1951. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 2015.
Opal is survived by one daughter, Kathy Roots Milby of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: James Morgan Milby of Cincinnati, Ohio and Ariel Milby Young and husband, Grant of Louisville; three great-grandchildren: Julian Atlas Milby, Mya Ellen Young and Zelia Jane Young; one sister, Mildred Rodgers of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: Willie Matt Baumgardner, Leonard Baumgardner, Clarence "Pete" Baumgardner, Herman Baumgardner, David Baumgardner, Louis Baumgardner, and Flossie Bohanon.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with Dr. Dwayne Norman and Rev. Mark Price officiating. Burial followed in Brookside Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Betty Gibson Zahler
December 5, 2021
Got to spend some time with Opal recently at our 70th class reunion!! Love her contagious laugh and we had many!! She was always interested in your life, especially our shared families. Will miss her but know she is helping the angels she meets!! Thank you for being my friend and classmate.
Dennis Draper
December 3, 2021
Mrs Roots and her husband was very good people. I always thought alot of them. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Janet (Hines) Poore
December 2, 2021
Have known this lady all my life and went to school with Kathy. She was always such a sweet lady. Prayers for family and friends
Judith Howell Parrish
December 2, 2021
Sorry to hear of Opals passing. Always loved visiting with her at the Baumgardner Reunions. She was a sweet happy lady.
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