Opal Bradley

Opal Edna Bradley, age 90, of Magnolia, Kentucky passed away on February 6, 2026.

Opal was born and raised in the Russellville area. After marrying the love of her life Joseph B. Bradley in 1962, they lived in Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico, and Alabama. After retiring they spent several years traveling across the country helping to build multiple churches. Opal worked many different jobs over the years but is best known for being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was well known for her hospitality and fine cooking, there was always an open door, and you were always welcome. She will be buried next to her beloved husband.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM where the service will begin at 2:00 PM at Akins Funeral Home in Russellville, Alabama. Burial will follow at Orange Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial flowers should be sent to Akins funeral home, 13455 U.S. 43 south Russellville AL, 35653. Orange Baptist Church will be offering a meal and fellowship in the basement after the burial for family and friends.

Opal is survived by her son, David B. (Dianne M.) Bradley; grandson Jeremy S. Bradley, Granddaughter Tiffany D. Mejia, stepdaughter, Nancy Bradley (Charlie) Ferguson; granddaughters Beth (James) Maschmeier, Mallory (Donny) Winske, Sarah (JP) Creekmore, Anita Lightner; grandsons Chaz (Karlee) Ferguson, Stephen A. Ferguson, great-grandkids Ember, Brianna, Jayson, Christian, Mason, Mackenzie, Landon, Payton, Eli, Joe, Olive, Amy, Liam, & Jesse.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Joseph B. Bradley; her parents, W.T. and Laura Arthur; and nine siblings.

Memories and condolences may be shared at akinsfh.com.