Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, Rockwood

Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on  February 23, 1940, in Crossville, TN. Her father was Carl Nelson and her mother was Lela Pearl Morgan Nelson. She worked and retired from Alba Health Hosier Mill in Rockwood, TN. Opal loved going to the beach, crossword puzzles, shopping, and of course her sweets!

She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Leonard Eugene Hayes; brothers: Bobby Nelson, Harold Nelson, and Mikey Nelson; sisters: Bonnie Brady, Connie Thompson, and Paulette Caruthers; granddaughter: Kayla Hayes; and son: Eugene Hayes.

She is survived by: 

Children:  Randall Hayes (Rita)                                  of Grand Bay, AL

                Greg Hayes (Tammy)                                  of Rockwood, TN

                 Darrell Hayes (Tracy)                                 of Rockwood, TN

                  Tammy Morrell (Joe)                                  of Rockwood, TN

Nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. 

The family will have a service on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:00 am in the chapel of Evans Mortuary before interment taking place at Dogwood Baptist Church Cemetery with Bob Morris officiating. Evans Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes.