Ola Mae Aday

Ola Mae Aday, 82 of Ozark, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Ola was known for her kindness, her generous heart, and her gift for storytelling that always brought a smile to those around her. She loved the Lord deeply and often spoke of the blessings in her life. A devoted member of the Ozark Church of Christ, her faith was a steady presence throughout her years. Born on March 3, 1943 in Lindsay, Oklahoma, Ola was the fourth child of Johnny and Fannie Webb. She attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education. It was there that she met the love of her life, Raymond Aday. After graduating, Ola went on to teach for more than 40 years in Missouri and Arkansas, leaving a lasting impact on countless students. Ola lived a full and purposeful life. She found joy in gardening, canning vegetables, making homemade jelly, and sewing, but nothing brought her greater happiness than caring for and raising her grandchildren. She delighted in sharing the fruits of her labor, offering canned goods and fresh vegetables to friends and family. She also treasured the many long days spent on the farm, working alongside her dear friend Earl. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond R. Aday; her son, Raymond M. Aday; her siblings, Don, Bobby, Joy, Jimmy, and Johnny; and her special friend, Earl Wyers. Ola is survived by her son, Randall R. Aday and wife, Ginny of Ozark, Arkansas; her daughter-in-law, Kristi Aday; six sisters, Betty Waite, Janie McCartney, Shirley Ketchum, Carolyn Murphy, Patricia Clyma, and Teresa Webb all of Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Ann Webb; nine grandchildren, Averi Aday and significant other Lane Ball, Mandi Powell and husband Jackson, Aly Duran and husband Isaac, Addison Aday and significant other Stephen Boesiger, Ray Aday and significant other Brooklyn Ciampoli, Jace Bentrum, Hunter Aday, and Anna and Wesley Collins all of Ozark; three great grandchildren, Shelby, Presley, and Beckett; and two more blessings soon to arrive. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial Street in Ozark. Funeral service will be 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, with Brother Joseph Morien, with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, 12481 State Highway 19 in Ada, Oklahoma. Serving as pallbearers will be Kolby Webb, Jackson Powell, Lane Ball, Isaac Duran, Ray Aday, Hunter Aday, Jace Bentrum, and Steven Boesiger. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be CA Kuykendall, Frank Woolsey, Clayton Tompkins, Boyd McCullar, and Jimmie Little. *If making donations, the family asks that donations be sent to Amanda Ketchum Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 412 Alex, Oklahoma 73002. To leave an online memorial visit www.shafferfuneralhomeweb.com

Ola Mae Aday

March 3, 1943 - August 28, 2025