Lillian Marion Hopkins

Lillian Marion Hopkins, age 96, of Columbia, died October 18, 2017. Born June 2, 1921, she was a daughter of George David Huiet and Maude Etheredge Huiet. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Colonel Truman Alexander Hopkins; by her three sisters, Annie Maude Huiet Epting, Alice Huiet Thomas, Ida Huiet Satterwhite; and by her two brothers, John Etheredge Huiet and Thomas Bassler Huiet. She is survived by her two sons, Truman Alexander Hopkins, DMD and his wife Martha, and by George David Hopkins, MD and his wife Isabel; by her granddaughters, Ashley Hopkins Penman, Lillian Hopkins Landkeit, Isabel Hopkins Fox; by grandsons, Alexander Burr Hopkins, Charles Truman Hopkins, and George David Hopkins, Jr.; by step grandchildren, Peter Hopkins and Amy Hopkins, and by great-granddaughters, Marilyn Deas Penman, Madelyn and Judith Lankheit. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Ruth Kendall Huiet; her nieces, Alice Hendricks Vander Linden, Elizabeth Epting Padgett, Derryl Huiet Satterwhite, Suzanne Satterwhite Reich; and Dr. Ruth Layne Huiet; by nephew, Thomas Basslet Huiet. Lil Hopkins married Truman during WWII, while he was serving at Fort Jackson. She devoted her life as an officer’s wife and enjoyed being stationed in Japan in the 40’s; Taiwan in the 50’s; and Germany in the 60’s. They retired in her home city of Columbia where she excelled in golf (getting a hole in one), duplicate bridge (Silver Life Master) and collecting antiques. Mrs. Hopkins also loved following her USC Gamecocks, and entertaining family and friends at her home that was always ready to be on the cover of Southern Living. A curious, passionate, strong woman, Lil lived actively until this year. We are sure she is resting in peace, having tea with Truman. A graveside service for Mrs. Hopkins will be held 3 o’clock, Friday, October 27th at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia. A reception will follow at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Truman Hopkins. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to the USC Educational Foundation for Gamecock Guarantee (need-based scholarship program) attn: Gift Processing, 1027 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29208, , or to Epworth Children’s Home, 2900 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205.

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Lillian Marion Hopkins

June 2, 1921 - October 18, 2017