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Ertha Hopkins Obituary

YORK Ertha Lee Bailey Faison Hopkins, 96, entered into rest on Friday, February 8, 2013. She was the widow of Irvin (Sam) Hopkins. Ertha was born on December 16, 1916, in Bamberg, S.C., to the late Tillman and Josephine (Cobbs) Bailey. Due to the passing of her mother, Ertha was raised by a wonderful step-mother Rev. Mattie J. Bailey, founder of Wheatfield Street CLG in York. Ertha received her formal education in Bamberg, SC and York. Some of her special interests were: laughing with Mrs. Dot, Mrs. Ernestine, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Nimsy and a good friend Mrs. Ruth Washington to reminisce a Wellington Project wonderland of friends. Ertha also enjoyed dancing, bowling, cooking, sometimes guessing the lottery and her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren. Ertha leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Lionel Bailey and daughter-in-law, Dorothy Bailey of MD; a daughter, Beverly Bailey, of Dallastown; a brother, William Pillgreen of IL.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Bailey, a sister, Sadell Sexton and one grandson, Denny Robert Brittingham. A viewing is scheduled for Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wheatfield CLG, 341 Wheatfield St., York PA 17403 and a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Ramona Kinard, officiating. Burial will be private at a later time. Please Note: We regret there will be no repass following our mother's service. Boulding Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements. www.bouldingmortuaryinc.com

Published by York Daily Record on Feb. 13, 2013.
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Nan you've always known my heart and I know that this moment is no different from many shared in the past. I just found out Nan - honestly. We would have been there to celebrate your life and legacy if we had known. At first I was angry that I stopped checking this page of the paper on a regular basis then I realize all things happen for a reason. I look forward to the day that I understand because I can't right now. I know in time you will comfort me with words of wisdom that will allow me to continue to grow past this emptiness. I truly enjoyed my visit with you and Sissy. My grands may not remember but Ayesha and I will never forget. I know my Grandma Teddy is there with you along with many others. I imagine both of you dressed to the 9's dancing on the streets made of gold. Love you Nan!

God Bless the family, love ones and friends. I apologize for the delay in forwarding my condolences.
Kind Regards,

L DM

April 20, 2013

Sissy Lionel Robin and Family.. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother and Grandmother. But the memories I have from back in the days with her pressing and curling my hair in her kitchen ..with my grandma and her laughing all evening will live on in my heart for the rest of my life. I love you guys.

vanessa woodard herron

March 5, 2013

Lionel & Sissy, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God Bless You, Diane Reams & Family

February 15, 2013

My condolences to the family!

Wm. Lee Smallwood

February 14, 2013

Please know that I will always cherish my memories of my childhood in York with Ertha. With deepest sympathy,

Mary Ann (Meyerhoff) Cavinato

February 14, 2013

We pray that God will comfort you and your family at this time. We are confident that Ms. Ertha is enjoying her new home in Glory. In loving Memory, Bobby Breland and family

Robert Breland

February 14, 2013

Beans, Sissy, Pill,and the Bailey-Hopkins family,

Please accept my condolences in the passing of your Matriarch. She lived a long and fruitful life and is now is at peace. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE and let the good Lord keep you in his loving hands.

TJ Smallwood

February 13, 2013

We are very sorry about Mrs Ert. I knew her all my life, Family you are all in our prayers...With Love!!!!

February 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, aunt, sister...loved one. May you find peace in your memories and words of our Lord and Savior. God bless.

Noreen Dorsey-Freeland

February 13, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy

Stephanie Daugherty

February 13, 2013

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