Opaline Oralee Bennifield was born August 14, 1943 to John and Stevella Hogg in Seward, OK. She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, four sisters and one infant child, Lavert Bennifield. At an early age she joined United Baptist Church. She attended Seward Elementary School in Seward, OK and Favor High School in Guthrie, OK. Opaline also became a member of Mt. Olive Friendship Baptist Church later in her adult life. She later moved to Oklahoma City, and became an active member of Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. She met the love of her life, Edward I Bennifield and they united in Holy Matrimony December 31, 1971, and together they raised three children. Opal leaves to cherish her memories; her husband Edward Bennifield. Three sisters: Ophelia Warner of Perry, OK, Lois Traylor of Midwest City, OK and Ruth Tina Smith of Guthrie, OK. Three children: Tyron (Rhonda) Cherry of Guthrie, OK, Debra Doolin(Sheldon), Edward Bennifield, II (Anna) of Oklahoma City, OK. Five grandchildren: Candice Tubbs (Kenny), Andrae Cherry, Jevon Doolin, Debriana Doolin, Ebony Cherry and Dominique Bufford. Three great-granddaughters: Nichole', Azavia, and Lakenzie. A host of nices, nephews, other relatives and many friends.