Linda L. Hopkins

67 year old, Linda L. Hopkins of Rensselaer, passed away November 21, 2011 in Lafayette, Indiana.

On June 17, 1944, Linda was born to Charles and Opal Earlene (nee: Laird) Shelton in Oxford, Indiana. Linda graduated from Medaryville Schools and was employed and enjoyed cooking at St. Joseph’s College. Linda was an active member of the Gilliam Township United Baptist Church. Linda enjoyed most of all the days spent playing bingo and painting the ladies nails at the Rensselaer Care Center. Linda was a very loving and giving lady who loved her family and will be missed by many.

Linda is survived by her children: Douglas (Sheila) Hopkins, Wanda (Bob) Kessler, Louise (Darrell) Alexander, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; special comanion: Paul Hopkins, siblings: Barb Siegman, Fred (Shirley) Shelton, Charles (Betty) Shelton, Shirley (Ray Sr.) Saltsman, and Russell (DeAnna) Shelton.

Linda was preceded in death by her: father: Charles Shelton, mother: Opal Shelton-Best, step-father, Lowell Best, brothers: Harry and Robert Shelton, and Son: Rick Hopkins.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. (EST) at the Goodway Baptist Church. Services for Linda will take place on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (EST) at the church with Rev. James Rowe officiating. Interment will take place at the Independence Cemetery.

Boersma Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.