Leona Hopkins Obituary
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona P. Hopkins, 92, who passed away on April 19, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Father Glenn Meaux will officiate the funeral mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alexander Joiner Jr., Gregory Lege, Darrin Lege, Johny Taylor, Marchello Joiner, and Matt Olivia.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 8:00AM until the time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00AM.
She is survived by her sons, Alexander Joiner, Jr. (Rosemary), Gregory Lege (Hope), and Darrin Lege (fiancée Stephanie Williams); six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elnora Levy and Warren Peter; four brothers; Warren Peter Jr., Oliver Peter, Lucian Peter, and Ivory Peter; three sisters; Elvie Brown, Donella Jones, and Velma Peter; and son, Perry Lege.The family would like to give a special thanks to her care givers, Stephanie Williams, Miecheal Doucette, Melanie Leblanc, and Hope of Hospice of Louisiana.
The family request in lieu of flowers donations to be made to HOPE Hospice of Louisiana, 301 E Kaliste Saloom Rd #201, Lafayette, LA 70508.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.
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209 South St. Charles Street, Abbeville, LA 70510
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