R.I.P. Nora Lee Hopkins

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Ken Bruce

LAUREL -- Nora Lee Hopkins, nee Peacock, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family in Laurel on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.

She was born Nov. 25, 1924, to Samuel Moody and Marie Young Peacock, and raised in Pasadena and Baltimore, where she graduated from Western High School. She moved to Eastport when she married William "Bill" T. Hopkins Sr. (died 2003) and raised two children who survive her, William "Bill" Hopkins Jr. and Barbara Hopkins Webster. She has two surviving sisters, Virginia Reid of Littlestown, Pa., and Eileen Dunkle of Annapolis, and one brother, Philip Orin Peacock of Arnold, Md.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Adeline Smith, and two brothers, Gilbert Peacock and Robert Peacock. She is also survived by five grandchildren, William III Hopkins, Marc Hopkins, Kenneth Bruce, Deborah Bruce and Patricia Bruce; and three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Tristan and Ashlynn.

She will be remembered by 26 nieces and nephews, as well as any and all who met her as being a devout Christian, a good cook, and having a ready laugh. Her love for people was shown by her charitable activities at Eastport United Methodist Church. She remained young at heart all her life, was especially drawn to children, always ready to play games or read with them, and often referred to as the "Candy Lady" due to her always filled, ready to be shared candy jars.

In 1998, Nora Lee and Bill left their beloved Eastport to move to Laurel to be near their daughter. Once in Laurel, Nora Lee attended St George's United Methodist Church. The memorial will be a private family affair.

On June 26, 2008, her granddaughter, Ashlynn Rose Bruce, was born with bone marrow failure called Black Fan Diamond Anemia. She has received three blood transfusions and has been in congestive heart failure two times. Ashlynn is having to be taken to John's Hopkins for multiple appointments.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Kenneth Bruce, 36111 Lumberyard Lane, Willards, Md. 21874.

Arrangements are being handled by Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury. Visit www.boundsfuneralhome.com.

GO HERE for the official DT Obituary.