Opal "Skeet" Morton

Opal Lea “Skeet” Morton passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 85. Skeet was born in Atkins, AR on June 1, 1939, to the late Bill and Rosetta May. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Morton; brother, Bob May; and sister, Billie Jo Austin.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Robert Doucet of Lewisville, Texas; two grandsons, Clint Doucet and Cody Doucet of Lewisville, Texas; and her sister, Peggy Cohee of Tulsa, OK.

After graduating from high school in Atkins, AR, Skeet headed to San Diego, CA to live with her sister Billie Jo and her husband for the summer and took a job at the San Diego Zoo. She then moved back to Atkins, AR, and met the love of her life, Bob. They married on February 2, 1958, and were together 66 years. WOW!

Skeet started her employment journey working at insurance companies where she met a group of ladies that formed a friendship to last a lifetime. She later joined JA Riggs in 1985 and retired from there in 2002. She also formed lasting friendships at Riggs. Everyone there loved Skeet because she always had candy on her desk and if you had a birthday, she was going to serenade you with the Happy Birthday song.

Skeet loved to shop and decorate their home. She was always thinking of others. She loved to send cards for every occasion to her friends. We always went camping for vacations and after retirement she and Bob loved to travel in their RV. Skeet was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. She loved her family and loved serving others. There will never be another Skeet.

A funeral service for Skeet will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 HIGHWAY 5 N, ALEXANDER, AR 72002, followed by a graveside at 3:00 PM. A reception will be held at the funeral home immediately following the services.