LOUISE S. HOPKINS August 26, 1940 - October 16, 2012 Louise Sadler Hopkins, age 72, of 301 Stratford Road, Pendleton, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, upon her death at AnMed Health Center. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Alston Sadler and the late Jessie Belle Reynolds Sadler. For almost 50 years, she was the loving and devoted wife of the late Jessie H. "Jerry" Hopkins, Jr. until his death in 2008. Mrs. Hopkins was a graduate of Girls High School in Anderson, a member of the Class of 1958, and attended Anderson College. During the early years of her marriage she was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. During that time she assisted her husband in running the family dairy farm. Later after raising her two sons, she worked as a secretary at Clemson University and ultimately advanced to the position of Director of Donor Relations, a position from which she retired after 20 years of service to the University. Subsequently she served as a sales associate at the Gallant-Belk Department Store in Anderson. Louise then continued to work as an employee of the Anderson County Library System, Pendleton Branch, and continued in that position until 6 months prior to her death. Mrs. Hopkins was a devoted and faithful member of Pendleton Presbyterian Church where she was an ordained Elder. She was active in the Women of the Church and attended Circle meetings regularly. Left to carry on Mrs. Hopkins' legacy are 2 sons, Jeffrey H. Hopkins and his wife, Mary Ann of Central, Reece Alston Hopkins of Pendleton; a sister, Martha Rogers and her husband, Frank, of North Augusta, SC; and 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey H. Hopkins, Jr., Jamison T. Hopkins and Anley G. Hopkins. Funeral Services to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Louise Hopkins will be held Friday, October 19, 2012, at 2 PM at the Pendleton Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Morton White and William R. West, Jr., officiating. The Girls High School Class of '58 will comprise the Honorary Escort. Interment will follow in the Cemetery of Pendleton Presbyterian Church. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home Thursday from 6 PM until 8 PM. The family suggests that contributions in memory of Mrs. Hopkins be made to Pendleton Presbyterian Church, PO Box 573, Pendleton, SC 29670; or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00PM Pendleton Presbyterian Church 603 S Mechanic Street Pendleton, SC 29670 Phone: 864-646-3156 Final Resting Place Pendleton Presbyterian Church Cemetery Pendleton, SC, US Pendleton, SC 29670