Opal Mason

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Opal "Sissy" Mason, 80, of Sikeston died Monday, April 25, 2005, at Hunter Acres Caring Center.

She was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Sikeston, daughter of V.A. and Eva Crunk Tubbs.

Mason was a graduate of Vanduser High School. She worked at Potlatch as a packer and later as an inspector 28 years prior to retiring. She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary.

Survivors include two sisters, Beatrice "Bea" Tubbs of Sikeston and Thelma Curtis of Kingman, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by four brothers.

Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. today at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the chapel, with the Rev. Kelley Grubbs officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens at Morley, Mo.