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Gisela Hopper Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Gisela Glaser Hopper, age 88, of Knoxville, died at home November 24, 2016. She was a retired Knoxville City Schools teacher with 25 years of service. Mrs. Hopper was the first German war bride to graduate from the University of Tennessee. Mrs. Hopper was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by husband, Melvin Hopper; and daughter, Linda Dexter. Survived by sons, Ronald (Carolyn) Hopper of Blaine, and Steve Hopper of Knoxville; son-in-law, Denny Dexter of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren, Dr. Doug Dexter (wife) Dr. Courtney Dexter of Lewisburg, PA, Rhonda (Jeff) Jenkins of Blaine, Amanda Hopper of Blaine, Carrie and Alex Hopper of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Jaeden and Hunten Jenkins, Lily, Caitlyn and Callie Newman.
Memorials may be made to Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Dr. Knoxville, TN 37912. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Stevens Mortuary Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway is serving the family of Mrs. Hopper. Mrs. Hopper's guest book is available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com.
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Terry Newman
November 28, 2016
Amanda, Lily, Caitlyn, and Callie, we are so very sorry to hear about your Grandmother. She was a wonderful lady.
Edith & Terry Newman
Adeline Daniel
November 26, 2016
Rhonda I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. My thoughts an prayers are with you and your family. I Iove you, Aeline
The Staff of Stevens Mortuary
November 26, 2016
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