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Irene Hopson Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2010.

HOPSON, Irene Allen, 95, went to be with the Lord November 9, 2010. She was born in Waverly,Illinois on December 27, 1914. Surviving are her husband of 73 years, Robert S. Hopson; daughter, Barbara H. Witter; son, Robert Craig Hopson (Sharon); six grandchildren, Cheryl W. Townsend (Craig), Dian W. Martin (John), David A. Witter (Katie), Heather H. Thornton (Kevin), Kathleen H. Kozlowski (Kevin), Ryan C. Hopson; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother (Mimi) and great-grandmother. She had many interests through the years: avid Bridge and Pinochle player, travel, bowling, gardening, homemaker. She was an active member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church for over 60 years. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation, 1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, Va. 23238, or Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 112 Buckingham Dr., Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. Arrangements by Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Online condolences may be registered at www.blileys.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 21, 2010

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November 11, 2010

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Betsy Bilbruck

November 21, 2010

May the Lord comfort you and sustain you as you remember the many blessed times spent together. I remember Aunt Irene had a twinkle in her eye and a quick wit. We share your sense of loss and the expectation that Heaven is rejoicing that she has arrived there.

Dave King

November 11, 2010

On behalf of the VA/DC/MD Chapter of the American Public Works Association, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Hopson family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you and I trust all the wonderful memories will bring joy to your hearts.

God Bless!
Dave King
President Elect
VA/DC/MD Chapter
American Public Works Association

November 11, 2010

What a wonderful life she had.God has received a special bonus.There is no better legacy she could leave than the children,grandchildren and great grandchildren.May the love she had for her family bring peace to your hearts. love, Deny and Gwen

Irene Pittman

November 11, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the Hopson family. Sister Irene Bebout Pittman of Richmond, VA

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Ryan Hopson

November 10, 2010

I will always treasure the memories of sleepovers on Kenmore, your beautiful flowers and gardens, blueberry picking in Gloucester (which we always loved hearing you mispronounce), Royal Rummy, your delicious corn and stewed tomatoes, ping-p...ong in the basement … I could go on and on.

Thank you for loving me and taking care of me as a youth. I hope we returned the favor for you in your later years.

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Ryan Hopson

November 10, 2010

I will always treasure the memories of sleepovers on Kenmore, your beautiful flowers and gardens, blueberry picking in Gloucester (which we always loved hearing you mispronounce), Royal Rummy, your delicious corn and stewed tomatoes, ping-pong in the basement … I could go on and on.

Thank you for loving me and taking care of me as a youth. I hope we returned the favor for you in your later years.

I love you! You are one special lady.

November 10, 2010

Our love and prayers for the Dear Hopson family.

The Wrisley Family from Winfree Church

Tom Trice

November 10, 2010

My sympathy and prayers go out to the Hopson family.

Tom Trice,
President APWA 2005

November 10, 2010

To the family of Irene Allen Hopson,

We at Westhampton Memorial Park wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. We pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as their final resting place. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor their memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make this difficult experience any easier.

Lee Smith
Family Service Counselor
Westhampton Memorial Park
804-740-1948

Heather Thornton

November 10, 2010

We love you Mimi! Enjoy dancing among the angels in heaven...

Love,
Kevin and Heather and your four great-grandsons

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