Frances Danby Hopkins

Frances Danby Hopkins, 100, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Born in Cumberland, VA she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Fannie Godsey Danby; and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hopkins; and a daughter, Elizabeth Cole. Mrs. Hopkins retired from Lynchburg City School after 23 years as a teacher and was a longtime member of Chester Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her two sisters, Marie Blanton and Jane Crute of Farmville, VA; son-in-law, Homer “Mac” Cole; three grandchildren, Edward Cole (Robin), Brian Cole (Nicole) and Beth Buchanan (Jarrod); and six great-grandchildren, Alec, Erin, Cole, Mason, Morgan and Dylan. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Chester Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Gordon Mapes, officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Center Presbyterian Church in Cumberland, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831 in memory of Mrs. Hopkins. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com