Barbara Louise Hopkins

Barbara Louise Hopkins, born on March 25, 1941, in Evanston, Illinois, peacefully departed this life on February 12, 2025, in Huntsville, Texas. In a world that so often feels hurried and chaotic, Barbara was a steadfast presence—a prayer warrior whose faith lifted many souls before the Lord. Her spirit, unwavering in encouragement, provided strength and comfort to those fortunate enough to know her. 

A Memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 7, 2025, at Sneed Carnley Funeral Chapel, Copperas Cove, TX. Barbara will join her late husband Gary at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in a private family ceremony. 

Barbara dedicated an impressive 38 years of her life to the noble profession of nursing. She served with love and compassion at Scott & White Oncology in Temple and spent 27 remarkable years at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, specializing in labor and delivery. The countless lives she touched as a Registered Nurse are a testament to her commitment and passion for caring for others. Her educational journey culminated in a Bachelor's degree in nursing, which she proudly wore as both a title and a badge of honor.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Barbara was a gifted artist and an avid quilter. She not only adored quilting but also shared her passion by teaching quilting classes, inspiring many to embrace their creativity. In addition to her handiwork, her talents extended into painting, leather tooling, and making exquisite stained glass pieces that brightened the homes of her loved ones.

Barbara's larger-than-life personality was one of her defining traits. Bold in her speaking and candid in her opinions, she never hesitated to voice what was on her mind. This honesty endeared her to friends and family alike, as she was a source of both inspiration and joy.

Perhaps her proudest accomplishments were her beloved family—her devoted husband and their three cherished daughters. Barbara also embraced her role as a Sunday School teacher for 20 years, where her unwavering love for the Lord and desire to guide and mold young hearts left an indelible mark.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gary Hopkins; her parents, Ethel Wiggins and Robert John Miller. 

Barbara is survived by her three daughters, Julie Glaspie and husband, Timothy of Richmond Hill GA, Shawneen Guthrie and husband, Joseph of Huntsville, TX, and Nancy Nyberg and husband Matthew of Gatesville, TX; granddaughters, Stephanie Jordan and husband Joshua, Stacie Guthrie, Sadie Nash and husband, Justin; grandsons, Isaiah Glaspie and wife Samantha , William Micah Glaspie and Cecily, Kyle Nyberg and wife, Maria, Ryan Nyberg, Tyler Nyberg, and William Travis Guthrie; great-grandchildren, Alexia, Kaiden, Izzie, Isla, Kooper, and Camila, Katalina, Laney, and Victoria; great-great-grandchildren, Presley and Wrenley.

While we mourn the loss of Barbara Louise Hopkins, we celebrate the extraordinary life she led—a life marked by faith, artistic expression, and an unmatched devotion to her community. She leaves behind a legacy of love, encouragement, and enduring faith that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.