Evelyn Elaine Hopkins, age 86, passed away on January 3, 2026.
Evelyn Elaine Hopkins, age 86, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.
She was born October 1, 1939 in Washburn, Missouri the daughter of Loy and Flossie (Hendrix) Wade. On September 29, 1956 in Exeter, Missouri she was united in marriage to Joe Kent Hopkins, who preceded her in death on July 31, 2013. Also Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Anna Mae Burns and brother-in-law, Mickey Burns.
Surviving are her son, Russell Hopkins and wife Renee of Collinsville, Oklahoma; daughter, Teri Jo Shackles and husband Doug of Cassville; grandchildren, Ashtyn, Delane, Emily, Cheyenne and step grandchildren, Krysta, and Kenzie.
Evelyn grew up and attended school in Washburn. She had lived in this area all of her life. Evelyn was a homemaker, she enjoyed doing embroidery, mowing, tending to her flowers, and cooking, but most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Donnie Spears will conduct the services. Burial will be at Corinth Cemetery in Cassville, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Contributions may be made to Corinth Baptist Church in memory of Evelyn. Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
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