Mary Emily Hopson

Mary Emily Hopson, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020.  She was born March 24, 1935 in Brooks County, GA to Henry and Ruby (Campbell) Marshall.  She worked as a Dispatcher for the Highlands County Sheriff’s Department, member of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1941, coming from Quitman, GA.  She is survived by her Son – Van Roan of Avon Park, FL; Sister – Myrna Cobb (Howard) of Avon Park, FL; Brother – Gordon Marshall (Joann) of Avon Park, FL;  Grandson – Justin Roan (Taylor); Great Granddaughter – Braylee.  She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband – Harold Hopson; Sons – James P. Hopson; Kenny Hopson; Sister – Shirley Sircy; Brothers – Charles Marshall; Glenn Marshall; Walter Marshall; and J.C. Marshall.  Graveside services will be held Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the Bougainvillea Cemetery with Rev. Jon Girdley officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 South Florida Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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