Oweita Churchill Hopson Obituary (1930 - 2015)

Oweita K. Churchill Hopson, 84, of Alma, formerly of Hector and of Russellville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. The daughter of Ulas and Ayleen Story Taylor, she was born August 15, 1930 in Parkdale. She was a 1948 graduate of Hector High School. Oweita and R.L. Churchill were married on June 19, 1948 in Hector. They owned and operated Churchill's AG Supermarket in Hector for over 20 years. She later retired from Walmart in Russellville. As a homeroom mother in the Hector Schools, she was known for being attentive to each child, and she loved attending her daughter and granddaughter's school, sports and church activities. In the 1960's she served as church secretary at the Hector First Assembly of God under Rev. W.D. Hooten. She also taught the high school youth and was active in the church's Vacation Bible School program each summer. Later she attended the First Assembly of God in Russellville. She enjoyed collecting elephant figurines, loved flower gardening, sewing, cooking for and serving her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, R.L. Churchill. She and Glen Hopson were married on October 18, 2002 in Russellville. In addition to her husband, Oweita is survived by her daughter, Shelia Churchill, Alma; 3 grandchildren, Rachel and Sarah Churchill, both of Alma, Becky Hopson, Trussville, AL; sister, Lawatha Reames, Russellville; 2 stepsons, Mike (Sue) Hopson, Trussville, AL; Doug (Marian) Hopson, Greer, SC; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, January 9, 2015 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Dean Caldwell and her cousin, Aaron Duvall will officiate. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Avenue, Springdale, AR 72762 www.hopecancerresources.com. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. PDF Printable Version