Opal Carelock Ledgerwood

OPAL CARELOCK LEDGERWOOD, 93, of North Little Rock, and formerly of El Dorado, died Nov. 24 at home. She was born Sept. 1, 1922 in Union County to John T. Carelock and Alma B. Foster Carelock. Opal was the former owner of the Medical Center Coin Laundry and co-owner of North Heights Coin Laundry. Opal's entire life was centered around her family and her church. She was a lifetime member of First Assembly of God Church in North Little Rock; she was a Sunday School teacher and worked in all departments of the church. For many years, she also taught Sunday School at the Heritage House in North Little Rock. Opal served as president of both the Junior and Senior Women's Missionary Councils of the church. Often, she could be found visiting nursing homes and the homebound. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harlan V. Ledgerwood; her parents; two sisters, Margie McMillian and Reba Armer; and brother, Doyle Carelock. Survivors include her son, Harlan Wayne Ledgerwood of North Little Rock; nieces, Patricia Wright Goldsworthy and Linda Allbritton; nephews, Tim and Roger Carelock; sister-in-law, Nina Carelock; and great-niece, Amber Wright-Nickalaus. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Perry's Funeral Chapels with Bro. Randall White officiating. Services will immediately follow visitation. Online guest registry at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com.