Nora Jane Hopkins

Nora Jane Hopkins obituary, Sparta, MO

Nora Jane Hopkins

Nora Hopkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holden Cremation & Funeral Service - Sparta on Jun. 27, 2025.

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Nora Jane (Austin) Hopkins passed away in her home Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the age of 78.
Jane was born in Mincy, Missouri to Olan and Hazel (Keylon) Austin.
Jane married Ray Gene Hopkins on October 28, 1965 in Kirbyville, Missouri, and to this union 3 children were born. Ray and Jane were married for 49 years before his passing in 2014.
Jane was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She will be missed by many family members, friends and neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Hopkins; parents Olan and Hazel Austin; son Tommy; brother E.C. Hensley; sisters Gladys, Maxine, and Thelma; and a granddaughter Savanna Hopkins.
She leaves behind a son Eric and Jana Hopkins of Galena, Missouri; Ella Hopkins of Galena, Missouri; sister Rosa and Danny Williams of Kissee Mills, Missouri; and a special niece Ebony and Roy Cook of Taneyville, Missouri; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
A family directed celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 5pm. Ceremony to be at McCord Bend Church in Galena, dinner to follow at McCord Bend Water Department located across from the church.
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