Annie Hill

HILL, ANNIE YOPP Annie Yopp Hill was born in North Haven on June 6, 1940, to the late Edward Yopp, Sr. and Thelma Brown Yopp. Annie graduated from North Haven High School and attended New Hampshire College. Annie was an employee of the State of CT for over 35 years. She began her career with the CT Bar Examining Committee and later worked with the State of CT Office of The Public Defender's Office as a Pretrial Investigator. Annie's work brought her into contact with people who did not have access to capital or political wealth, but she used her unique intellect and skills to ensure that every individual received legal representation when brought before the court. Annie loved children, people, music, exercise and most of all to talk. During her life she travelled to the Bahamas and numerous cities across America. Annie made friends quickly and was always willing to help when asked. She was loved by people from every community and was well known throughout the city and the state for her quick wit and unusual ability to have the last word in any conversation. Annie is survived by a brother, John Artis Yopp and a sister in law, Lana V. Yopp of New Haven and Matthews, North Carolina. She was predeceased by sisters Elizabeth "Betty" Yopp, Mary Ann Williams and a brother, Edward Yopp, Jr. Annie leaves many nephews, nieces and great nephews and great nieces. Annie had two lifelong, best friends, Mae Huckaby and Hilda Grace Kilpatrick who shared many interests with her. A celebration of Annie's life and legacy will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., New Haven, with Rev. Samuel Ross-Lee officiating. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Attorney John "Jack" Keyes, 420 E. Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 for the Annie Yopp Scholarship Fund that will help educate children from foster care or adoptions backgrounds. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com.