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Martha Hopkins Obituary

Martha Hopkins JAMES ISLAND - Martha Mae Brown Hopkins, 85, James Island, SC, surrounded by the care of her loving family was called home to be with our Father on April 15, 2011. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011, 7:00 pm followed by funeral services on Saturday, April 23, 2011, 12 in the afternoon, both at Payne R.M.U.E. Church on James Island, with the Elder Thomas Junious, officiating. Interment will be held at Payne's Memorial Gardens Grimball Rd, Charleston SC.
A native of James Island, Ms. Hopkins was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Allen and Ethel Forrest-Brown on May 8, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hopkins and three siblings; MaeRose Watson, Nancy B. Robinson, and George Washington.
She leaves to cherish her beloved sister, Hermena Gadsden, Aunts; Naomi (George) Alston, Celestine Forrest, and Melvina Haynes, Brother-in-law; Deacon Josiah Watson, God-children; Rhoda Mae Robinson-Harris, and Keith Allen Rivers, a dedicated care-taker and niece, Sandra Hezekiah, nine nieces, three nephews, 15 grand-nieces, 10 grand-nephews, 16 great-grand nieces, 10 great-grand nephews, and a host of other relatives, family, and friends.
Kindly express your condolences at the home of Ms. Hopkins, 529 Fleming Rd., Charleston, SC 29412. Funeral Arrangements entrusted by Fielding Home for Funerals, 122 Logan St., Charleston, SC 29402. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 17 to Apr. 21, 2011.

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Ada Watson-White

April 12, 2021

Aunt Martha, like most of us, saw ups and downs, not-so-good and good-days with family and friends. I choose to reflect upon the positive. May she forever rest in peace.

Ada Watson-White

April 23, 2011

To the entire family:

Stan and I regret that we were unable to attend. We send our love, prayers and support to each of you. Aunt Martha will truly be remembered and missed by many people. She has shared her gifts and love in ways that will touch family, neighbors and friends for years to come.

A special note of love and condolence is extended to Aunt Mena ... a mighty rock of a human being, a loving Aunt, and a dedicated Christian.

May God grant each of you mercy, comfort, and grace.

Love,
Ada

Mr. Henry and Evangelist J. Levette Smith

April 22, 2011

To the family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
During your bereavement look to the
Lord for your strenght.

Peggy Champaign-Washington

April 21, 2011

To: Aunt Hermenia and Family of the late Mrs. Martha Hopkins,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God be with you during your time of sorrow.

Mrs. Peggy Champaign-Washington
Raleigh, NC 27606

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Tracee Eurie Geathers

April 19, 2011

To the Harris, Gadsden, and Hezekiah families: Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

keith Rivers

April 19, 2011

Godmother you will be truly missed.Tell mama kinkey and aunt dot i love and miss them too. Save a piece of cake for me.I love you!!!!

Keith Rivers

April 19, 2011

Godmother you will be truly missed tell mama kinkey and aunt dot i miss and love them too.Save a slice of cake for me.I love you!!!!

E Roper

April 18, 2011

Aunt Martha, you will be greatly missed. I will especially miss your wonderful cakes.

Jarie and Maurice Stanley

April 18, 2011

To the Gadsden,Hezekiah,Parker, Roper, Harris and Brown families- Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You have our deepest sympathy.

Teria (Terry) Johnson

April 18, 2011

To Ms. Hermenia Gadsden & Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God lift you burdens and give you strength during your period of bereavement.
(Bro. Joseph Jones-Granddaughter)

Jerome Hopkins

April 18, 2011

As you grieve, we are wishing you peace this Passover and always.

Cynthia M. Bright

April 18, 2011

To The Hopkins Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this bereavement.

Deborah & Alfred Brown

April 18, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Maggie Roper

April 18, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Courtney & Jailah Hezekiah

April 18, 2011

Who would have known that you would leave us so soon. Even though its hard to say goodbye, I know that you're in a better place now.....no more pain, no more suffering. Thanks for your love, compassion, guidance and those wonderful, most delicious "butter pound cakes" (lol). We Love You Aunt Martha!!!! Until we meet again, Rest In Peace.

Deacon Betty and Julius Brown SR. ND fAMILY

April 17, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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