Rosemary Hopkins Austin - Fair Funeral Home

Rosemary Hopkins Austin January 21, 1935 - December 30, 2017

Born: Monday Jan 21, 1935

Died: Saturday Dec 30, 2017

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Rosemary Hopkins Austin, age 82 a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, fought the fight, finished the race, she went home to be with Jesus, Saturday morning December 30, 2017 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County, after a long struggle with her health.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Monday evening January 1st from 6 - 8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times

Mrs. Austin was born January 21, 1935 in Algoma, West Virginia to the late Richard Green Hopkins and Texie Mae Tedder Hopkins. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and also attended Liberty Baptist Church and loved all animals.

Preceding her in death along with her parents was husband of 46 years, James Austin and sister Louise Cooke and brothers, Earnest Hopkins, Roy Hopkins, Buster Hopkins, and Jr. Hopkins.

She is survived by her children, son Mike Austin and wife Brenda of Reidsville; daughters, Tana Austin of Eden, Karen Hicks and husband Keith of Ridgeway; 5 grandchildren, James Meeks of Eden; John Meeks of Alabama, Angela Austin of Wilmington, Michael Austin, Jr. of Reidsville and Michelle Archer fo Eden; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Hartness of Eden; a special niece and caregiver Nancy Dishmon and many other nieces and nephews whom she loved.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.

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Dear Karen and family, May God ease the pain of the loss of your Mom. She was a lovely lady and I enjoyed being her banker for many years.
Marcia A Gammon

My dear Karen and family.....So sorry to hear of your loss!!! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!!! God Bless You!!!
Micki M. Neal

Tana, Karen and family, sorry to here about your moms passing
Robert Carter

I am so sorry for your loss. Rosemary was like a grandmother to me.She loved and cared for everyone. I loved her more than I could ever explain. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love,Brooke
Brooke Mustian

Karen ,I was saddened to hear of your mothers passing. I know this is a hard time for you and your family. I will be praying for you and your ya'll,that the Lord will give you peace and comfort your hearts.
Bill Parks

Karen - am sorry to hear of your mother's death. I know u were blessed to have her with you toward the end for her. The Lord will bless you for your care of her. Thank God we can know we will see them again. God will comfort n help you n bless help you in days to come.
Iva morgan

Karen, Tana and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mrs Rose Mary will be missed at The Haven of Rest. I will always cherish the days I spent with her at Karen's home. She had a special name for me.(chicken). I will miss Mrs Rose Mary dearly. Rest in peace. Her last words to me. Remember I love you. Very sweet lady.
Ruby Amos

So sorry Mike,Karen,Tana,Aunt Betty. Just know she no longer has pain,and with our loved ones that have crossed over before us. My prayers and love for all Barb,Joanne, and Robert
Barbara Hopkins

Mike and Family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I just learned of it this afternoon, just before the time of the service. May you find peace in knowing she is at peace and where there is no more suffering. Prayers for you all during this difficult time and always.
Gail Case

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