of Monkey Run, AR
March 22, 1926 - September 27, 2007
Lavon E. Hopper, age 81, of Monkey Run, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 27, 2007. She was born March 22, 1926, at Gassville, Arkansas, to Charles and Minnie Belle Napier Johnson. On March 7, 1944, she married Odell Hopper in Merced, California. A lifetime area native, Mrs. Hopper was a charter member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. A retired housekeeper at Baxter Regional Medical Center, she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cooking, reading the Bible daily, quilting and gardening.
She is survived by: two sons: Jerry Hopper: Gassville; and Charles (Peggy) Hopper: Hilmar, California; three daughters: Jackie (Kenneth) Rash: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada; Sharon Kaminski: Mountain Home; and Connie (Darrell) Pace: Gassville; two sisters: Ruby Hooker and Betty Adkins: both of Chowchilla, California; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and five sisters.
Visitation will be from Noon-9:00 P.M. Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday in the Roller Chapel with Elder Noel Moore officiating. Interment will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.
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19 Condolence(s)
SUE & BILLY SHELTON
Monday, October 15, 2007
Dear Connie & Family we just wanted you to know that we loved aunt johnnie with all our hearts.She was very special to us.She was funny,lovable,kind and caring.She was so much fun to be around.She will be missed but she is in a better place with Jesus.God,Bless us all who are left here on earth.Our hearts go out to you all.Love sue & billy & family
Rebecca & Victoria Carlisle
Monday, October 8, 2007
We just wanted to let the family know that we are thinking about all of you and that you are in our prayers. Victoria and I miss Granny a lot. I am thankful that Victoria was able to see Granny before she passed away, I am sure it meant as much to Granny as it does Tori.
MICKEY FLEMMING AND FAMILY
Saturday, October 6, 2007
TO ALL THE FAMILY I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.AUNT JOHNNY WAS MY GREAT AUNT.I HEARD SO MANY CUTE STORIES ABOUT HER AND THE REST OF HER SISTERS.MY MOM ANITA HER NIECE AND ESTER MY GRANDMA TOLD ME ABOUT HOW GRANDMA AND AUNT JOHNNY WOULD PRETEND THEY WERE TWINS SO THAT WHEN THEY WENT INTO TOWN TO GO TO THE MOVIES BECAUSE THEY LOOKED SO MUCH ALIKE AND THERE WAS ONLY 1 YR APART PEOPLE REALLY THOUGHT THEY WERE TWINS THEY WOULD GET IN FOR ONLY 5 CENTS.AND PEOPLE WOULD STARE AT THEM IN AWE AND GIVE THEM CANDY.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE STORIES WITH LOVE IN MY HEART FOR HER.GOD,BLESS US ALL.LOVE LARRY AND FAMILY
LARRY HUNT & FAMILY
Saturday, October 6, 2007
DEAR CONNIE AND FAMILY,AUNT JOHNNY WAS MY GREAT AUNT I DIDN'T KNOW HER VERY WELL BUT I HEARD SO MANY NICE THINGS ABOUT HER.ANITA WHO IS MY MOM AND MY GRANDMA ESTHER AUNT JOHNNY'S SISTER WOULD TELL ME STORIES OF WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG AND HOW MUCH FUN THEY HAD.MY FAMILY AND I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU.GOD,BLESS.LOVE LARRY AND FAMILY
Barbara
Saturday, October 6, 2007
DEAR CONNIE AND FAMILY, I KNOW WHAT HEART ACHE YOU ARE GOING THROUGH I JUST WANTED TO SAY I LOVE YOU ALL WITH ALL MY HEART AND I PRAY GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENTH TO GET THROUGH THIS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.LOVE BARBARA
Doran Huddleston
Saturday, October 6, 2007
at a time like this words are really hard to come by.she was a very sweet lady she was my sister in law for many years.Now she is with Jesus what better place to be.She will remain in our hearts and minds forever.God,Bless us all who are left behind. Sincerely Doran Huddleston
JEffrey Huddleston & family
Saturday, October 6, 2007
you will be missed but we know you are in a better place.you were full of joy and happiness and we all love you very much.May God,Bless all of us that are left behind.love Jeff and family
ROBBIE & HELEN HUNT
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
AUNT JOHNNIE WAS MY GREAT AUNT I DIDN'T KNOW HER VERY WELL BUT I KNEW WHAT A SWEET LADY SHE WAS FROM HEARING FROM MY MOM WHO IS ANITA AND MY AUNT BARBARA AND ALSO MY GRANDMOTHER ESHTER WHO WAS HER SISTER.MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL HER FAMILY YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD,BLESS YOU ALL.LOVE ROBBIE,HELEN AND FAMILY.
Julie Graves (Swetnam)
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
To Mrs. Connie and the family, I'm sorry for you loss. Mom and Dad were good friends with Odell & Lavon. My prayers are with you.
ANITA COUCH
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
LAVONE WAS MY AUNT JOHNNIE AND SHE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME.SHE WAS LOVING AND KIND AND REALLY WAS THERE FOR ME AND BARBARA WHEN OUR MOTHER HER SISTER PASSED AWAY.MAY GOD,BLESS AND KEEP HER FAMILY UNDER HIS UMBRELLA OF LOVE AND HELP THEM WITH THERE LOSS.LOVE ALWAYS ANITA.
DANNY & CAROL COOPER
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
SHE WAS MY GREAT AUNT JOHNNY I LOVED HER AND UNCLE ODELL WITH ALL MY HEART.UNCLE ODELL LET ME DRIVE HIS CAR WHEN THEY CAME OUT TO CA ON A VISIT.SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET PERSON AND SHE LOVED ME AND I LOVED HER. I WILL MISS HER BUT SHE IS NOW IN HEAVEN NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING AND SHE IS WITH THOSE THAT LEFT BEFORE HER AND SHE WILL NEVER BE SAD AGAIN.LOVE DANNY
BILLY COOPER
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
LAVONE WAS MY GREAT AUNT JOHNNY I REALLY LOVED HER AND UNCLE ODELL.SHE WAS FUNNY AND LOVABLE AND WILL BE SADLEY MISSED.BUT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.GOD,BLESS US ALL.LOVE BILLY AND FAMILY.
CHRISTIE GOLD
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
AUNT JOHHNY WAS HER NICK NAME SHE WAS MY GREAT AUNT MY GRANDMOTHER'S SISTER.WE HAD ALOT OF FUN TOGETHER SHE WAS A VERY KIND AND LOVING PERSON.TO ALL THE FAMILY MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THEM.MAY GOD,BLESS US ALL.LOVE CHRISTIE
DON & BARBARA COOPER
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
ALL MY LIFE I HAD CALLED HER AUNT JONNY IT WAS A NICK NAME FOR HER.SHE WAS A LOVELY LADY AND WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME.SHE CAME OUT TO CALIFORNIA JUST BEFORE HER SISTER MY MOTHER WHOSE NAME WAS ESTHER PASSED AWAY.I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE WITH OUT HER SHE WAS A ROCK FOR ME.SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT SHE WOULDN'T TRADE PLACES WITH US FOR ANYTHING.SHE NOW RESIDES IN HEAVEN WITH THE REST OF HER FAMILY AND WITH JESUS AND WHAT BETTER CARE GIVER COULD I HAVE THEN JESUS.SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND ON MY MIND AND I WILL CONTINUE TO LOVE HER FOREVER.MAY GOD,BLESS US ALL THAT ARE LEFT AND KEEP US UNDER HIS UMBRELLA OF LOVE FOREVER.
Judy Spann Reed
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Connie & Darrell, We just saw this in the newspaper & wanted to send our condolences. We're so sorry for your loss. Judy & Eddie
Nancy (Pittaway) Sparks
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
I have been a neighbor of Mrs. Hopper's since I was 10 years old. I got to know Connie, Jackie, Sharon and Jerry in school. I also got to know and love both Mr. and Mrs. Hopper. I had the Privilege to get to work with Lavone. She was such a kind and caring Lady, with compassion for others. She gave her all to her job and I was very proud to call her neighbor, co-worker and friend. She will be deeply missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. I know your memories of your Mom, and your faith in God will help you through the difficult days ahead. May God Bless you all. Nancy
Janice Sansing
Monday, October 1, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Mrs. Hopper : I never got to meet her. She was a beautiful lady . Thank You, for sharing the video which reflected upon moments in her life. God Bless you . Janice
Carolyn and Anthony (Hopper)
Monday, October 1, 2007
Lavon, to me, was a kind soul with love in her eyes and showered with compassion and caring. She welcomed me into her home and gave me memories of the past to let me know that we were not forgotten, she touched my heart. I am so grateful that I did get to see her and I will always remember her and her kindness. Anthony and I are so sorry for your loss and wish all of you the best.
Marvin & Tonie Housden
Monday, October 1, 2007
We are are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.