Opal Maden, of Harriman, TN

Mrs. Opal Maden, age 94 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Morgan County, after High School she attended Knoxville Business College and worked for several years at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, TN.   She was a member of the South Harriman Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 70 years.  She also worked at South Harriman High School as Secretary for Mr. Ladd, later she was Secretary to the Superintend of Schools.   Later she was a counselor at Vocational Re-hab in Harriman where she retired from.  Opal Also owned The Sewing Basket in Harriman and Wartburg.   Opal was well known for her Chicken & Dumplings. She enjoyed her grandchildren, she enjoyed sewing for her daughter and grandchildren and cooking for friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Harvey and Maggie Pearson, her husband Everett Maden and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children:  Randy (Debbi) Maden of Lakeland, FL

Sherri (Smokes) Wyrick of Rockwood, TN

Grandchildren:  Cody & Kali Maden of Lakeland, FL, Wesley & wife Melinda Wyrick & children

Rhett & Anabella all of Murfreesboro

Dylan & wife Charm Wyrick, of Knoxville, TN

Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.

The family will receive friends, Sunday May 2, 2021 from 3-5 pm South Harriman Baptist Church.  Funeral service will follow at 5 pm with Bro. Edsel West and Bro. Charlie Kerr officiating.  Graveside service will be Monday, 1 pm Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood, TN.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Opal Maden.