Marsha A. Hopkins

GANSEVOORT Marsha A. Hopkins, 53, of Fawn Road, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2008, at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. Born on July 30, 1954, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Priscilla (Rivers) Crum. Marsha attended Queensbury Central School. In 1972, she married Steven M. Hopkins at the old South Glens Falls United Methodist Church building. Steven passed away in 1995. She worked at J&J Lingerie and Aroxy Cleaners in South Glens Falls until her illness prevented her from working. Marsha was a hip grandma that dearly loved her grandchildren and great-niece. She enjoyed being outside, gardening, shopping and loved her dog, Baxter. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Steven M. "Hoppy" Hopkins and her brother, John Crum Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Catherine Hopkins of Gansevoort; her grandson, Jesse and granddaughter, Marie Hayes of Gansevoort; her close nephew, John Crum Jr.; her brothers and sisters: Gloria McKeighan of North Carolina, Raymond Crum of Salem, Gary Crum of Granville, Karen York Crum of Granville, Dale Crum of South Carolina, Scott Crum of Vermont; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Friday, April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 136 Warren St., in Glens Falls. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made by visiting the funeral home Web site at www.carleton funeralhome.com. Marsha's family would like to thank the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for giving Marsha three more years of life to enjoy after her lung transport and Dr. NeVatia and Dr. Crispo for their excellent care and efforts. Donations in Marsha's memory may be made to the National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF), 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120, Radnor, PA 19087.