Judith A. HOPPER

HOPPER, Judith A. 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born on November 10, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cloice E. and Hazel I. (Everhart) Deering. Judith is survived by her son, Kenneth A. (Janet) Hopper and their children, Janna (Pam) Stone, Allen Stone, Caren (Matt) Ellinger and Crystal Hopper; son, Keith (Tracey) Hopper and their children, Eugene Hopper, Aaron Frederick (Kierston Hurn), Gina Hopper and Kendra Gochenouer; and daughter, Karen (Richard) Turnmire and their children, Arrin Turnmire and Michael (Nicole) Wood; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Hopper on May 26, 2019. Judith had a heart of gold and always wanted to help others. This passion led her to be a registered nurse where she worked at Mercy and Community Hospitals in the emergency rooms and finally retired from Community as an operating room nurse. She loved arts and crafts and enjoyed creating flower arrangements for weddings and special occasions at the church. She and her husband are also members of First Baptist Church of Springfield, Ohio, where she was very active in church events. Viewing will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020, from 4-7p.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER. A celebration of her life will be on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45506. Condolences may be expressed to her family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com.