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Morgan Hopkins
1996 - 2025
BORN
1996
DIED
2025
Morgan Hopkins Obituary
December 23, 1996 – October 18, 2025
Morgan was born and raised in Grass Valley, CA where she spent most of her life and developed a deep love for the natural beauty of the area. Her hobbies were playing her guitar and being in the presence of water. Her gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was kind-hearted and had a way of making people feel seen and cared for. Her smile could light up a room and her warmth drew others in effortlessly. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones, friends, and anyone who had the opportunity to know her.
Morgan met the love of her life, Karla van Zyl and they were married last year in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she and Karla started building a life together. While there, she continually contacted the people she loved, never letting distance dim her connections.
She is survived by her wife Karla van Zyl, parents Randy & Michele Hopkins, grandparents Gary & Cheri Hopkins and Linda Davis, aunt & uncle Denise & Mike Barron, cousins Jake & Emilie Barron, and her service dog Sierra. She is predeceased by her grandfather Bruce Davis, her uncle Shaun Palmer, and her beloved dogs Sophie & Iris.
A celebration of life will be planned in the near future. To honor Morgan, take a walk outdoors and talk to her along the way. You will feel her gentle presence the way many of her family and friends already have.
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Memories and Condolences
for Morgan Hopkins
7 Entries
Kerry Kelly
October 31, 2025
Morgan, our world is a dimmer place without you. You brought the light. I loved this day we shared together hiking with your parents and Sierra. You called/video chatted Dienne and I to expand our connection and told us how happy you were that we were all close friends. I´m grateful for the connection & conversations shared. I will do my best to hold your parents, Sierra & family through their grief. You are beyond missed!
Alex van der Struys
October 30, 2025
Dearest friends, family and Karla, what an honour to have met and spent time with such a special human being. Just the sweetest soul! Our condolences to all who were touched by her and had the privilege of being in her life. Gone far too soon. Rest easy dearest Morgan. You will never be forgotten! All our love, Alex and Warren van der Struys. All the way from South Africa.
Allison J
October 29, 2025
I am so grateful my path got to cross with Morgan's at work. She was so special and brightened up my day even though she was miles away. She will be so missed but never forgotten.
Malanie Titus
October 29, 2025
Certainly was a great honor to meet such a kind soul.
Jennifer Mitchell
October 29, 2025
I had the privilege and honor of working with Morgan for the last few years. She was a beautiful person and weather we communicated via messenger, phone or in Zoom meeting she always made me smile. The care and light she brought to every interaction will live in my heart. Thank you to Morgan's family and her beautiful wife for sharing this precious gift. I am forever grateful for knowing her.
Konnie
October 29, 2025
I was blessed to have the privilege to work with Morgan and I instantly fell in love. Her loving and caring Spirit touched everyone. She always thought of others and brought so much joy to my life. Her beautiful smile brightened up every room or Zoom she was ever a part of. I will never forget Morgan & feel so Blesssed to have called her my friend.
Konnie Dodge
Michele Hopkins
October 29, 2025
To my beautiful daughter. Its been so hard trying to make it through each day, but dad, Sierra and I are doing our best. We are helping hold each other up. Life has changed forever. We are trying to find anything positive in this. I know you are no longer in pain S.P. I love you to the edges of the Universe and back. Thank you for all the signs you are sending us. You will always be my ray of light.
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