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Evelyn D. Hopkins, 89
August 06, 2022
Evelyn Dawn (Behney) Hopkins, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at Birch Manor Center in Sykesville, MD on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born in Bangor, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elma (Bigley) Behney. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur A. Hopkins, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2015.
Evelyn was a 1951 graduate of Wilson High School, and a 1954 graduate of Abington Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for 62 years as a devoted Registered Nurse at Coatesville VA Hospital, then at Villa St. John until her retirement. She was a devout and faithful Christian, as well. She attended East Brandywine Baptist Church while living in Downingtown and later Grace Baptist Church while residing in Lancaster. In her spare time, she loved getting together with friends and family. Evelyn was an integral part of her of all grandchildren’s care as they grew up and was very close with all of them.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Debra Grimm (husband, William), Linda Wright (husband, Jeffrey), and David Hopkins (wife, Lynn); her seven grandchildren Christopher Grimm, Jeffrey Grimm, Samantha Wright, Alison Wright, Danielle Wright, Drew Hopkins, and Nicole Hopkins; her great-grandson Oliver; and her sisters Marie Stevenson and Peggy Emery.
A Graveside Service will be held at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, 352 S Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
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October 18, 2022
Evelyn was a lovely coworker at St John Vianney Center. For many years we worked night shift together, she shared manywonderful family stories while her grandchildren progressed through school, and I felt like I knew you all. She was so happy for all of the successes of her grandchildren and children. She was an excellent nurse, those of us who worked with her appreciated her integrity, efficiency and amazing work ethic. She set a great example for younger nurses and we missed her so when she retired! I will remember her always, Nancy Dougherty
August 12, 2022
To Evelyn’s Family: I so enjoyed having Evelyn as a neighbor and our driveway chats. She had a great sense of humor and was always full of energy. She is missed. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Julianne Reid
August 11, 2022
Linda, Jeff and family,
Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shawn Houser-Fedor and Scott Fedor
August 10, 2022
I am so sorry. Evelyn was a great lady and glad I got to spend time with her. We wrote each other occasionally after my husband passed. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
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August 10, 2022
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We enjoyed the time we spent with her and your dad at EBBC many years ago and more recently with her at the EBBC Seniors Ministry. Blessings to all of you.
Bill and Karen Mendenhall
- Services
- Thursday, August 11, 2022
- 1:00 PM
- Valley Forge Memorial Gardens
- 352 S. Gulph Road
- King of Prussia, PA 19406
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