Diane Louise Hopkins, 82, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Hume Cemetery in Hume, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Hume Cemetery or Promedica Hospice of Butler, MO.
Diane was born May 20, 1941 to Jesse Evans and Alberta Felch in Kansas City, MO. She attended El Dorado Springs High School, where she was in the graduating class of 1959. She started working at Citizens Bank in Nevada, but she ended up with the primary job as homemaker. She married Larry White in 1960 and to this union two children were born, Doug and LeAnna. She later married Walter Hopkins in 1977, where she gained three step-daughters: Karen, Karla and Kelley. She always loved spending time with family and friends. Diane loved being outside, whether it be gardening or fishing. She also loved her cats, who were her companions and comfort.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her grandson, Wyatt Fisher. She is survived by her son, Doug (Shelli) White, of Adrian, MO; her daughter, LeAnna (Jeff) Fisher, of Adrian, MO; step-daughters: Karen (Tim) Mckinley, Karla (Jeff) Davidson, and Kelley Hopkins all of Hume, MO; her grandchildren: Kevin (Amber) Fisher, Jeffery (Katie) Fisher, Erik (Jacey) White, Brendin (fiancé, Samantha Ozburn) White, Kenny (Debi) McKinley, Stephanie (Chris) Chaplin, Cheyenne (Blake) Lewis, and Samantha Davidson; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Danny (Laura) Evans; and three nieces.