She is preceded in death by parents, Allie and Bruce Gaddis; brother, Ralph Gaddis; sister-in-law, Hazel Gaddis; husband, Thomas S. Suddarth. Survived by sons, Ron (Donna), Greg (Jan), Randy (Linda), Jeff (Susan), Scott and brother, (Ret) Brigadier General Norman Gaddis; grandchildren, Rebecca (Mike) Fulkerson, Ronda (Jimmy) Edington, Olivia (Jeremy) McGhee, Bruce (Melody) Suddarth, Andrea (Jake) Craft, Shannon (Dagan) Greene, Benjamin (Mary) Suddarth. She is survived by 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and many other extended family members. Heartfelt thanks to Smoky Mtn. Hospice for all their loving care for Mom and the family. A special thanks to Brittany Hall, Teresa Cardwell and Kelsey Jenkins. Opal loved her family and friends of Stock Creek Baptist Church. Family and friends will meet for interment services 2 PM, Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call at their convenience from 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway.
