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Lillie Bell Virginia Cheshire Powell Hopkins December 16, 1923 - October 27, 2014

Born: Sunday Dec 16, 1923

Died: Monday Oct 27, 2014

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Lillie Bell Virginia Cheshire Powell Hopkins, 90, of Eden, passed away Monday morning, October 27, 2014 at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in Reidsville.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, October 30, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Mrs. Hopkins was born December 16, 1923 in Rockingham County, to the late Joe and Lucy Mae Raynor Cheshire. She attended Gospel Road Baptist Church and a graduate of Leaksville High School, Class of 1941. Lillie was a retiree of Fieldcrest mills after 38 1/2 years of service.

She is survived by her son, A. J. Powell and wife, Donna of Eden; daughter, Iantha Waddell of Eden; 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Lewis Garnold Cheshire of Eden and Joe Cheshire, Jr. of Level Cross, NC; sister-in-law, Carrie Cheshire (wife of David); and brother-in-law, Tommy Tumlinson (husband of Rebecca).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Powell and her second husband, Raymond Hopkins; her son, Johnnie Lee Powell; sisters, Nannie Powell, Katherine Church, and Rebecca Tumlinson; and brothers, David Cheshire, J. D. Cheshire, Zachery Cheshire, and Alan Ray Cheshire.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 311 W. Arbor Lane and the home of her daughter at 223 Highland Avenue in Eden.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
AJ & Donna, We are very sadden for you at the loss of your sweet mother.There is no words to say other than we can rejoice that she is with our Lord Jesus and will be see her again! We will keep you in our prayers.
David & Phyllis Hall
Tina, AJ. And all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lillie will really be missed. So sorry,I loved her, but I know she is with our Lord..We will be praying for all of you'l Live Boodie
Boodie
So sorry for your loss,We are praying for the family
Bishop Jerry Epps
My condolences to Lillie's family. Lillie was a sweet Lady and will be dearly missed.
Yuvonne Boyte
Thinking of you with sympathy. May you be comforted by the many who care.
Sarah Crowder McClure
Sorry for your great loss . Our prayers are with AJ and family.
Mike and Agnes Hensley
So sorry to read about Lillie's passing. I have know her most of my life and she was always such a sweet and nice christian lady. We know she is with our Lord and Savior now. All of you will be in my prayers.
Muriel B. Caldwell
AJ I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May your memories comfort you at this time
debra wilson
A.J. So sorry to here about the passing of your mother, May God bless her and your family at this time. Peggy and Jim
Peggy and Jim Good
AJ, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our prayers are being lifted up for all of your family. Our love to you and Donna. Bill and Martha Roberts
Bill and Martha Roberts
i am sorry and going to miss her she was my great aunt
kathy sheckles
I was so sorry to hear of Lillie's passing, but take comfort in knowing she is home with the Lord. She was always a dear friend to me while I lived in Eden and after I moved to Danville. We shared a lot of wonderful times, especially at church. I am sorry I cannot attend the service, but know I am thinking of you all. God bless.
JEANNIE STUMP GUILL
My love and prayers to Iantha and the family. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Jan send her love also.
Connie Sams
My deepest sympathy to you, A.J. and Donna, on the passing of your mother. May God give you comfort and peace.
Cynthia Smith
To the Cherise family & Lewis, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister passing away. May you all find strength & comfort in JESUS. I'm praying for you, God bless you in the days ahead, love in Christ,Nancy Raines.
Nancy Raines
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Stephanie Roberson

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