Obituary of Mary Jo Hopper

Mary Jo was born in Labette County, Kansas to Cecil and Ida Belle Brown. She passed away at her home surrounded by family. Mary Jo will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.She graduated Labette County Community High School, Altamont, Kansas in 1953. She and Leon Hopper married July 26, 1952. She had a witty sense of humor. Throughout life, she enjoyed crafts, birding, sewing for her family, and gardening. She worshiped at Pikes Peak Park Baptist Church. A favorite verse: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Rom 5:8 LB)Mary Jo is survived by her husband of 63 years, Allan Leon Hopper, son; Rex (Angie), daughters; Cynthia and Paula (Curtis), ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.Mary Jo was preceded in death by both parents, her brother and a grandson.Memorial service, 11:00AM, Saturday, January 9, at Pikes Peak Park Baptist Church, 3725 El Morro Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910.Family requests memorial donations be made to Pikes Peak Park Baptist Church Promised Land.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, January 9, 2016 11:00AM Pikes Peak Park Baptist Church 3725 El Morro Road Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Phone: 719-597-9004