Margaret Paisley Hopkins, age 86 of Landenberg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late Kenneth J. Hopkins, whom she enjoyed 50 years of marriage with prior to his passing in 2005. Born in 1934, Margaret resided in Landenberg, PA her entire life. She was the daughter of the late James Herchell Paisley and the late Jessie Williams Paisley. Following high school, Margaret worked in various positions as a secretary. Her last position was a legal clerk at a law firm in Kennett Square. She was a lifelong member of Avondale United Methodist Church. A fundamental part of Margaret's life was serving in any way she could at the church. Margaret enjoyed spending time working in her yard and loved to take scenic rides to Lancaster County. Margaret was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a beautiful smile and many extraordinary qualities that made her special to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Margaret is survived by her son, Steven J. Hopkins (Connie); her sister, Lillian R. Robbins; grandchildren, Kim Deckman (Jeff), Nicole Harvey (Sean), Amy Rambo, Michele Hopkins, Samantha Sullivan (John), Gregory Hopkins and Steven Hopkins; as well as great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Chase and Madison. In addition to her husband, Margaret was predeceased by two sons, Kenneth J. Hopkins, Jr. and David C. Hopkins; brothers, Donald, James, Joseph, Vernon and Raymond Paisley; and one sister, Faye Paisley. Margaret's viewing will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Landenberg United Methodist Church, 205 Penn Green Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00AM and interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery. In honor of Margaret, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C., 20090. Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA.
Published by The Daily Local from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2021.