Ann M. Hopkins

Ann M. Hopkins (Annie, Miss Ann), 88, of Hot Springs Village died August 14, 2012 while at home with her family. Ann was born August 29, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Benjamin Harrison Simpson and Hilda Yerkes Plowman. Ann spent her childhood in Cape May Court House, N.J. and graduated from Middle Township High. After graduating from high school, Ann moved back to Philadelphia and worked for Army Ordinance where she met Rot Hopkins, a sailor from Wisconsin. They were married on November 17, 1946. Ann worked side-by-side with Roy for 17 years running their country store in Troy Center, Wisconsin. Later they moved to East Troy, Wisconsin where she was the junior high and high school secretary. She moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas in 1974. She worked for over 20 years at the DeSoto Club as office manager and club hostess. Ann loved working with people. Her prized possession was Roy and her family. Her greatest desire was to be able to remain in their home which she was able to do with the help of friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Ann is survived by, two daughters: Carol (Kevin) Ormond of Utah; Colleen Lewis of Illinois; eight grandchildren: Nate (Ann) Ormond of Colorado; Tim (Janica) Ormond, Mark (Lindsey) Ormond, Andrew (Jordan) Ormond all of Utah; Natalie (Troy) Schemenauer of Washington; Nikole (Eric) Brundick of Maryland; Emily (Jessie) Miller of Washington; Andrea (Kory) Kidd of Oregon; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Monday, August 20, Funeral service starting at 11 a.m. at CedarVale Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please share a written remembrance of Ann. Donations may be made to the Village United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.