Audrey Pennington Hopkins, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, December 8, 2023 at NMMC in Iuka, MS. She was born August 27, 1945, to Lon and Lillian Bickerstaff Pennington. She was a lifelong member of Highland Baptist Church. Audrey spent her time shopping for hours with Doyle and always found time to go eat while they were out. She loved spending time with her family but most importantly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You could always find her happy as could be at her weekly hair appointments every Friday.
Services will be Monday, December 11, 1 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Daily and Bro. Don Graham officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Wooten (Scotty) and Kim Daily (Mark); grandchildren, LeAnna Wilson (Danny), Britney Waldrep (Justin), Cory Wooten (Tiffany), Jon-Mark Daily (Callie), Brad Wooten and Madison Daily; great-grandchildren, Lily, Lakyn and Jackson Wilson, Kelsey Waldrep, Malia Mobley, Ella Beth Wooten and soon to be born, Collins Daily; sister, Jane Rutherford and brother, Bicky Pennington.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Doyle Lee Hopkins; a daughter, Lori Waldrep; her parents; sister, Rachel Thornton and two brothers, Ralph and Jack Pennington.
Pallbearers will be Cory Wooten, Jon-Mark Daily, Brad Wooten, Scotty Wooten, Donnie Rutherford, Roger Thornton and Jackson Wilson.
Visitation will be Monday, December 11, 11-1 at Highland Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Highland Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or organization of your choice.
