Opal Brand, 91, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Opal was born January 14, 1920 in Arbuckle Island, AR to Monroe & Minnie (Sturgeon) Mays. She was a grocery store clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arvil N. Brand; baby, Arlene; 4 brothers, 3 sisters, & 3 grandchildren.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Lorene Johns of Oklahoma City, OK, Alta Crandell of Moore, OK, Betty Phillips of Dekalb, TX, Valeria Brand of Poteau, OK; 4 sons, Ovil Brand of Howe, OK, Arland Brand of Oklahoma City, OK, Milford Brand of Monroe, OK, Edward Brand of Poteau, OK; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox & Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.