Betty Hopkins
Mar 13, 2040 – Sep 15, 2011
Betty Joan Butler Hopkins passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Betty was born on March 13, 1940 in Louisa County. She graduated from Louisa High School and Raised a Family in Louisa.
Betty was preceded in death by her father, Francis Butler; her mother, Wilda Shank Butler; a brother, James Buddy Butler; and a nephew, Michael Butler. She is survived by a very special brother, Glynn Butler and his wonderful wife, Mary Ann of Louisa, VA; a brother, Richard Butler of Orange, VA; and two sons, Scott Hopkins and his wife, Melissa of Fluvanna County and Stephen Hopkins of Louisa, VA; and her daughter, Kelley Hopkins of Louisa, VA.
Betty has five beautiful grandchildren that she loved dearly, Lily Mae and Jackson Scott Hopkins, Perry Glynn and Brady Marshall Hopkins, and Quinlan Spring Hopkins. Also, a niece, Temple; and two nephews, Jeff and Mark Butler.
Betty was loved by all who knew her. She has a group of Church Sisters: who have been a support system for her over the years and their friendship and love is irreplaceable. Every Thursday night for years you could find Betty playing Bridge with another group of women who were also considered family. Betty’s biggest passion was getting together with her special antiquing buddies and spending all day at an auction or sale and coming home with lots of treasures and more important than treasures priceless memories.
The family would like to thank Garland and Jackie Nuckols Kerrie Pleasants Cindy Fleshman Nicolle Hottinger Lynn Smith-Gammon Christine Duerson Johanna Perry Juanita Bishop Legacy Hospice and to everyone for your prayers and many acts of kindness.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Wednesday September 21 at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa VA.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11am Thursday September 22 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa.
Growing up,your mother loved to tap dance and was very good at it. She and I commuted to and from Louisa when she worked at the J. T. Christian Funeral Home. Her outgoing personality and quick wit made many friends in her travels. I will always remember how pretty she was as a bridesmaid in my wedding. She will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you all at this time. Sure did love Ms. Betty and her southern country charm. She was a bright spot in our day every time we saw her! Now she will take care of her antiquing” in heaven. Can you even imagine the yard sale she will have!??Love you all.”
Sending my prayers to the family.Know she will greatly missed by all.Have a lot of memories of seeing her at grandmother and Grandfather Shanks.A lot of fun times on our visits to Louisa.RIP Betty.Your cousinLynne
My condolences to all of Cousin Betty`s family and friends. Will never forget her gracious hospitality and antiquing with her on a visit to her home some years back nor her smile, sense of humor and laughter…I know she will be missed.
I came to know Betty when she worked at the Dentist Office. I would get there early just to spend time and have fun with her. She never could get Hardees to deliver to the office. My prayers to her family as she has left them for the reward she was promised.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life`s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
I loved the way Betty laughed. She knew how to find and create joy in life. May the family find comfort in remembering their happy times together. Olivia Ryan
Great Aunt Betty:Wow what a great aunt you were sneaking me the cookies when mom said I shoulnt have any and laughing saying I wont tell if you dont. He! He! : Thanks for loving Nanny as much as I did tell her and Grand Daddy Buddy I said Hi and I miss them and thanks for taking care of me while I was in Iraq. A special prayer please ask If they can take care of my husband now cause he will be going to Afganistan next Sept. Thank you In advance. I love you and will miss you more that words can ever say…Brandie Tinker
So many wonderful memories of your mother. Just today we were in Front Royal at a flea market and we both said Betty would love this. Treasure those memories may they give you strength each day.
Aunt Betty, I would like to say thank you so much for being there for me all the years after dad got sick and helping me with Brandie. I see you in that christmas parade walking Rusty the oreo and pepsi dog Mike loved so much what an awesome person. You taught me so much. I will miss you bunches. All my Love. Temple
Ill remember all those fun times Betty and I shared at the office. Kelly, I know how you must feel, I am so sorry. I lost my daddy in April. I am here if you need to talk. Love Tina
My deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family. I feel privileged to have known Betty and to have shared our love for our greatgrandchildren Perry and Brady. I thank God for her life.” Love “Granny” Wava Teilmann as dictated to Johanna”
Although your soul is now at restand free from care and pain.This world would seem like heavenif we had you back again.But still we sayHis will be done”your soul is with the blessed.And we who grieve for you todayare the ones who loved you best.Scott Kelley Steve and Family We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss.We pray God gives you strength and may your many good memories give you comfort at this difficult time.With deepest sympathies C.W. and Edna Martin Moubray”
I`ll nver forget our Thursday bridge games and am blessed to have had Betty as a friend.
Scotty, Steve and Kelley, I am sad that you guys are going through this. There isn`t anyone that didn`t know the bond between you three and your mama. She loved you all dearly and she knew that you loved her. You are surrounded by her memories, laughter and most of all her strength. Lots of love to you all.
We are sending a great amount of love to you all. I always will remember Betty`s warmth and kindness, and how much she loved all her family. We are praying for peace for everyone who is mourning her loss. Blessings and love, Janna, Dana, Genevieve and Willa
Scott, Steven & Kelly, Your mother was one of the true treasures in this world. I first met her in 1981 when we worked in the same space at the school board office. My favorite Betty story is when we took an aerobic class together. We were doing an exercise on the floor that required us to stretch our arms out wide while laying on our backs. We then had to swing a leg across our body and touch our foot to our outstretched hand. She made it but then proclaimed in laughter, JoAnn I`m stuck. You need to push me back the other way.” She had the whole room in laughter which she was good at. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. God Bless each of you.”
May you and your family find comfort in the strength of the Lord during this difficult time.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.