Loretta Smith Hopwood, dedicated Christian mother, grandmother, sister and friendly neighbor, went to be with her Savior on March 17, surrounded by loved ones in Oak Ridge.

She was born on Aug. 21, 1922, in Pathfork, Ky., the daughter of Bradley and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Hunley.

Mrs. Hopwood was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, F. T. Hopwood; and brothers, Kenneth Smith, Paul Hunley, Mitchell Hunley, and Tucker Smith. [Read more…]

Loretta Smith Hopwood, dedicated Christian mother, grandmother, sister and friendly neighbor, went to be with her Savior on March 17, 2014, surrounded by loved ones in Oak Ridge. She was born on Aug. 21, 1922, in Pathfork, Ky., the daughter of Bradley and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Hunley.

Mrs. Hopwood was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, F. T. Hopwood; and brothers, Kenneth Smith, Paul Hunley, Mitchell Hunley, and Tucker Smith. [Read more…]