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Wilma G. Hopkins, a long-time resident of Henryetta, died July 1, 2012 in Midwest City at the age of 99. She was born Jan. 30, 1913 in Quinton to Willie Manley Nation· and Maud Turner Nation and grew up in the Quinton area and attended Quinton Public Schools.· She married Virgil F. Hopkins in 1925 and remained married for 31 years until his death in 1956.· Wilma worked for several Henryetta dental practices where she was employed as a dental assistant.· After over 40 years in the dental profession she retired.
She was a member of the Eastern Star of Henryetta; the quilting club of Wilson and the quilting club of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Henryetta; was a member of the Methodist Church; and served as a long-time volunteer with the Red Cross.
Wilma is preceded in death by her husband Virgil, her mother and father; by her sister Beulah Hopkins; and by her sister, Evelyn Crumrine.
She is survived by a daughter, Billie June Silvey of Choctaw; two grandchildren, Lisa Kay Bradley of Norman and Michael Lee Silvey of Wolfe City, Tex.; two great granddaughters, Meghan Elizabeth Bradley of Norman and Emily P. Silvey of Wolfe City; and other extended family and many good friends.
The family has designated the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 as appropriate for memorial contributions.
Viewing will be held at Shurden Funeral Home in Henryetta Wednesday, July 4 from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Thursday, July 5 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012 in the Chapel of Shurden Funeral Home in Henryetta with the Rev. Harriette Kemp officiating.· Interment will follow immediately at Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home of Henryetta.