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Barbara Ann Hopkins entered her eternal reward on December 10, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on July 17, 1937, in Newton, Massachusetts to Edith and Warren Baker, Sr. Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Blayne Hopkins, and her brother, Warren Baker, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Eugene (Gene) Hopkins; daughters, Renee Hopkins and Diane Bridon (Daniel); grandchildren, Jade Porebski (Karol), Gaby Hogan (John) and Josh Bridon; and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Hogan. Barbara grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and in 1955 graduated from Newton High. Barbara had to learn how to make meals at an early age because her mother passed away when she was only twelve. She became an excellent, self-taught, cook. She always cooked enough food to feed the neighborhood, so everyone was always welcome. Barbara and Gene were married on June 16, 1956. Gene was in the United States Air Force at the time, so they were quickly off to Greenville, S.C. During their 20 years in the military, the Air Force stationed them in Waco, Texas; Langley AFB, Virginia; Rhein-Main AFB, Germany; and finally, San Antonio, with Gene retiring in 1968. Barbara was a devoted wife and mother. With three children by 1968, she started a career selling Tupperware for 20 years in the 70’s and 80’s. Her Tupperware connections were constant throughout her life, with many being as close as family members. She was also able to set her own schedule so she could be at home during the day to take care of her children, while Gene was working. The consummate domestic operations manager, she made sure they got to and from school, helped them with school projects, and made sure they made it to Friday night football games. She was incredibly involved, sewing cheerleading, pep squad and dance team uniforms. During the evenings and weekends, she hosted Tupperware parties, at client’s homes, where she was so adept at making friends, many of whom would last a lifetime. Tupperware afforded them many opportunities to travel to Utah and Florida for conventions. As a top seller on multiple occasions, she was able to win prizes from microwaves to televisions to cameras. Once she even came home with a pool table. After Tupperware, Barbara and Gene travelled with friends to almost all fifty states, as long as it didn’t involve flying in an airplane. She always bought a Christmas ornament from every place they visited. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, playing the piano, sewing, needlepoint, word search puzzle books, travelling, shopping and just being with family and friends. She was, and always will be, a one-of-a-kind true gem. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78230. A Graveside Service will be on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 1:00pm at Mission Burial Park North, 20900 IH-10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78257. For personal acknowledgement, please sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (210) 349-1414

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Barbara A. Hopkins

July 17, 1937 - December 10, 2024