Michelle Cottrell Hopper

Michelle Cottrell Hopper obituary, Detroit, AL

Michelle Cottrell Hopper

Michelle Hopper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Mar. 18, 2026.
Funeral service for Michelle Cottrell Hopper, 61, will be Friday, March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home with Bro. Byron Brown officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hopper passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1964, in Lauderdale County, to Danny Thomas Cottrell and Martha Ann Mason Cottrell, who preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker for her family who enjoyed and loved hobbies including sewing, being outdoors, watching her two children dance, cooking, learning anything new, teaching, reading, horseback riding, fishing, playing basketball and volleyball. She was a wonderful wife and mother.

Survivors include

her husband- David Wayne Hopper, Detroit, AL,

Daughter - Alexandra Hopper, Huntsville, AL,

Son - Zachary Taylor Hopper, Huntsville, AL,

Brothers- Steven Lynn Cottrell, Adamsville, TN and
Dan Cottrell, Adamsville, TN

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle

1600 Highway 31 P O Box 427, Hartselle, AL 35640

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