BENTON – Patsy May Hopkins, 58, of Benton passed away Monday evening September 15, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Du Quoin, Illinois on December 21, 1966 the daughter of Earl & Minnie (Armstrong) Poe.

She married Paul E. Hopkins on March 26, 1986.

Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her:

Husband: Paul E. Hopkins of Benton

2 Sons: Matthew Hopkins & wife Brooke of Benton and John Hopkins & wife Amber of Benton

8 Grandchildren: Aiden, Taven, Phoebe, Mackinzie, Zayne, Hayden, Liam & Jennica

Sister: Susan Chitwood of Metropolis

Brother: Bill Poe of Texas

Brother Dean Poe of West Frankfort

Brother: Gene Poe of West Frankfort

Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.

For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com