Opal Sigmon Davis

Opal Sigmon Davis, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her home at the age of 86. Mrs. Davis was born on March 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Lorton E. Sigmon and Blanche Buckner Sigmon. She was also preceded in death by husband of 67 years H. M. “Dick” Davis and one brother, Mike Sigmon. Opal is survived by three children, Patricia “Pat” Duer (Doug) Bassett, VA; Ronald I. (Ronnie) Davis (Evelynne) Rocky Mount, VA; and Richard Davis (Charis) Seymour, TN. Four grandchildren, Keith Thompson (Vickie) Middletown, DE; Erica Davis Milgrim, Christiansburg, VA; Christopher J. Davis (Nickie) Seymour, TN; and Logan A. Davis, Seymour, TN. Opal is also survived by one sister, Mary Frances Bennett (Ronnie), Rocky Mount, VA; and four brothers, Conrad Sigmon (Marge) Manchester, MD; Jesse Sigmon (Nadine) Rocky Mount, VA; Edward Sigmon (Joy) Greensboro, NC; Ray Sigmon (MaryJane) Rocky Mount, VA and many nieces and nephews. Opal was a Master Seamstress as well as a retired Supervisor with Burlington Industries. She was well known for making prom gowns for Franklin County High School students and for making beautiful clothes worn by her family. Opal also was extremely proud of the bright homemade shirts she made for her husband Dick. The family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety for their unending care and compassion shown while at the home. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home Chapel 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 with Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, September 27th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, (Route 220 at Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount. (540) 334-5151 www.connerbowman.com