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Opal Rocha Obituary
Opal Faye Bryant Rocha, 80, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Southeast Georgia Health System, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Aug. 16, 1945, to Jonathan and Faye Bryant in Willacoochee, Opal was a lifelong resident of Glynn County, attended Arco School and a 1963 graduate of Glynn Academy. In 1966, she married Roy Canas Rocha.
She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and was a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Opal's passion was to educate and enrich the lives of young children. After 20 years of service and a Teacher of the Year honor, she retired when her twin grandchildren were born to help care for them. She also enjoyed shopping, reading and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Betty Ann Bryant; and her brother, William "Bill" Bryant.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy Rocha; daughter, Kim Leggett (Curtis); son, Todd Rocha (Tara); grandchildren, Evan Rocha and Emily Green (Payton); sisters, Barbara Hermes (Ron) and Kathy Preston; and sister-in-law, Joyce Bryant.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Brunswick Memorial Park with the Rev. Jimmy Crandall officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider a memorial donation to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School (sfxcs.org), 1129 Grant St., Brunswick, GA 31520, or Sjogren's Foundation (sjogrens.org).
Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, December 3, 2025
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Billy Brewer, Glynn Academy Class of '67
Yesterday
Opal Faye Bryant, Glynn Academy Class of '63, has been added to the Glynn Academy "Gone but Not Forgotten" list. Our sympathies to Roy and the Bryant and Rocha families.
Sharon Slaughter Krauss
Yesterday
Grew up with Opal in Arco and all of her siblings. She was a good friend, a good person. Her mother and my mother were very close friends. Condolences to Roy and all the family. I know she will be missed.
Greta and Scott Turner
Yesterday
Was so sorry to hear about your precious mama. She was such a beautiful lady, inside and out. Always loved seeing her and your dad when we would run into them in Brunswick. I have alot of good memories of Opal and all of the Bryant /Rocha families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all!
Von Drew
December 2, 2025
So sorry to hear about Opel. Will be praying for your family.
Von Drew
Anna Durrance
December 2, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person.Opal always had a smile on her face and was loved by many prayers to the family during this hard time much love and hugs
Stacey McMakin
December 2, 2025
Todd, Tara, Emily, and Evan,
So sorry to hear about Opal. Thoughts and prayers for all of you, including Roy, Kim, and the rest of the family!
Stacey
Ann Senior
December 2, 2025
Opal was such a sweet lady, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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