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Dorothy Hopper

Passed 08/19/2026

Obituary For Dorothy Hopper

Ms. Dorothy Lee Adams Hopper, 87, affectionately known as “Mrs. Fitty”, was born on January 1, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC. She was born to the late Arthur Lee Adams and Annie Mae Brooks Adams, and was lovingly raised with the support of her late stepmother, Jane Adams. On August 19, 2026, she peacefully transitioned from this earthly life and entered eternal rest at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church, with burial at the church. The reception of family and friends will be from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m.

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My condolences to the family. I worked with Dot at Milliken Golden Valley in the late 70's and early 80's. I was a young manager and her work ethic and words of guidance made me a better person. I wish I had kept in contact with Dot. I only have good memories of her.

Dan Boggs

Condolences to Rand, Family and Friends. ❤️ Kenneth Nuff Martin, Jr.

Bishop Sharon Martin

My condolences to the Hopper and Adam's family. She was a beautiful lady. She will be greatly missed.

Sally T Cann

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ms. Dorothy as I always called her. Even though life took me in a different direction after the passing of Stan, Ms. Dorothy will always hold a special place in my heart. I am grateful for the memories we shared and pray that God will comfort the family during this difficult time.

May she rest peacefully in God's loving arms.

With love and sympathy, Patricia

Patricia

Our deepest condolences to the Hopper family. Mrs.Dorothy was our cousin's mother and we respected her so much always kind to us and so sweet and loving. Family we are praying for you and may you find peace in this time of loss.God bless and know you are loved and she was very special ❤️🙏🏽. Roger/Suzette Ross family love you all and praying 💝

Roger/Suzette Webber Rosd

Ms Hopper was truly a blessing to her heritage & her community ❤️! She'll be missed by many. "RIP". Rosie Clark-McGraw & Clark Family.

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My Deepest Condolences to Sally and her Family,My Prayers are with You.

Theresa Proctor

Sending my prayers to the Hopper family 🙏

Sharon Hoey-Cannon

On Behal of the Helen Whitener Famy Our Condolence go put to the Hopper and Adams Families. "Fittie" as we always called her will bbe remembered as z very caring person. She will be deeply missed. We sre praying for the entire Families. May God give you strength to endure.

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My condolences to the family Ms.fittie was one of the sweetest women you ever wanted to meet

Bridget wilson

Sending prayers and strength to the Hopper family. Ms. Hopper was one of the sweetest women I have ever met.

Kerri Gill

I am sorry for your loss and praying for comfort to your family the Littlejohn and Ross and Lyles family

Diana Adams Lyles

Prayers and heartfelt 😇 condolences rih Constance Wilson Family Friends And Neighbors My Our Lord And Savior Jesus Comfort The Family Amen 🙏

Constance Wilson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.