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Betty Jean Stokes Hopkins
1953 - 2019
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1953
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2019
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Betty Stokes Hopkins Obituary
DECATUR, Ga. - Betty Jean Stokes Hopkins, affectionately known as "Jean" was born on February 9, 1953 in Martin County, North Carolina. On June 4, 2019 on a sunny day she transcended this life to return to her heavenly home. She loved easily and was easily loved by many.
Betty was the second of nine children born to Arlander and Charlotte Stokes. At an early age, Betty embarked on her spiritual journey when Smithwick Chapel Church in Williamston North Carolina. Betty received her early education from EJ Hayes School graduating from Bear Grass High School upon the integration of schools. She then pursued a degree at Beaufort Community College where she received a degree in Nursing. Betty's professional career as a Nurse began at Martin General Hospital. She then moved to Greenville North Carolina where she worked for many years at Pitt Memorial Hospital (Vidant) before moving on to Atlanta at Emory University Hospital and retiring. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and loyal friend to those who gained her respect. Her loving, genuine and giving spirit will be dearly missed by all who had the distinct opportunity to know her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a younger brother, Paul Wayne Stokes.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Chesna Hopkins (Maurice) and five grandchildren,; Jaelyn, Justin, Antonio (AJ), Ezeikiel and Deja Aniyah, all of Greenville. Her long-term partner Mark Trammell, of Atlanta Georgia, for more than 20 years, was by her side until her transition.
Additionally, she leaves to cherish her wonderful memories are: four brothers, Larry (Shirley) Stokes, Merry Hill, NC, Randy (Veronica) Stokes of Greenville NC, Rodney (Ophelia) Stokes Seattle Washington, and Danny Stokes of Greenville. Three sisters, Barbara(Nathaniel) Houston, TX, Brenda Biggs (William) Clayton, and Paula Dance, Greenville NC. She also leaves to behind a host of nieces, nephews, dear friends and other relatives.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 12:00 NOON, Mount Calvary Church, 411 Watauga Avenue Greenville, NC. Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 1:00 PM.
Entrusted to MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation of Williamston, NC.
As published in The Daily Reflector
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Theresa Rainey
June 15, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family and Mark. Betty was such a great friend to me and I am saddened to hear that she has left us. Betty most definitely loved her daughter and grandkids and I know she is in heaven smiling down at them.
Laurie Clark
June 12, 2019
Betty and I worked together for years at PCMH in the Radiology Department. She was a fantastic nurse. She was requested by name by many patients, particularly pediatric patients as her IV skills and personality with children were phenomenal. What an inspiration she was to so many. She taught her magnificent skills to all that wanted to learn. She is and always will be an inspiration to all that had the fortune to work with her. I loved her dearly, and will miss her.
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