Thelma Hopkins, enjoyed cooking

Thelma Hopkins, 83, of Milton, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare. Thelma was born in Milton, daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Martin) Moore.

Thelma started her working career at the Milton Theatre, then went on to work at the Garment Factory in Milton. She was a waitress at Café on the Green and retired after 15 years with Norma’s Sub Shop. She enjoyed cooking and shopping when she wasn’t chauffeuring her grandkids around. You could always find Thelma and Bill Sr. attending local sporting events and see them on the sidelines during go-kart season or their weekly trip to the slots. She was a lifetime member of Coolspring Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Hopkins; and four siblings, Harry Moore, Elsie Moore, Billy Moore and Bobby Moore.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William G. Hopkins Sr.; one son, William G. Hopkins Jr. and wife Lori; one daughter, Connie Heck and husband Michael; four grandchildren, Corey White (Matt), Caitlin Hopkins (Mike Moore), Payton Heck and Hunter Heck; two great-grandsons, Beau and Jack; four siblings, Richard Moore, Dorothy Palacio, Linda Palacio, and George “Buddy” Moore; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where a time of visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m. Casual attire welcome. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Thelma’s memory to Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.