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Dianne Sue Hopkins

Dianne Sue Hopkins, 73, of Hillsboro, passed away May 2, 2025.

She was born Sept. 25, 1951, in Wilmington, to the late Delbert and Ruby (Leber) Shelton. 

Dianne's warm smile and dedication to her work as a waitress touched the lives of many in the Hillsboro Community. Over the years, she served with distinction at several local establishments, including the Coffee Cup, Frontier Cattle Company, Wooden Spoon and Magee's. Her commitment to service and her ability to connect with customers were hallmarks of her career.

On May 2, 1970, Dianne was united in marriage to George "Oscar" Hopkins Jr. They were blessed with two loving children, her son, Ralph (Christi) Hopkins; and her daughter, Brenda (Jerry) Hopkins; two cherished grandchildren, Austen and Jasmine Hopkins; sister, Teresa Williams; brother, Henry Shelton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Bobby Shelton; and one sister, Joyce Stephenson.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 8 from 11 a.m.-noon at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

Graveside service with burial following will be held Thursday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m. in the Resthaven Memory Gardens in Hillsboro.

To sign Dianne's online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com or to leave a like, comment or share, visit the Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Care Facebook page.

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