Phillis Hopkins

Phillis Ann Hopkins (nee Stevens) of Mineral Point, Missouri lost her battle with cancer and went to sleep in Jesus? arms on October 16, 2005 at her residence, having reached the age of 52 years, 5 months and 10 days. Phillis was born on May 6, 1953 at St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Myrtle Loy Stevens and the late James Stevens.

Phillis was a loving and devoted wife, and mother. She was a dear daughter, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend and will be sadly missed by all.

In addition to her father, Phillis was preceded in death by a brother Fred Stevens and brother-in-law, Larry Richardson.

Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life are her husband Mike Hopkins of Mineral Point; her dear mother Myrtle Stevens of St. Louis; her father & mother-in-law, Clifford & Alice Hays of Mineral Point; her two daughters, Daphne Casteel and husband Bobby of Fredericktown, and Lanora Jaster and husband Leroy of Marquand; her son Arthur Casteel, III and wife Leslie of Fredericktown; step daughter, Tiffany Sletten and husband Michael of Leadington; her four sisters, Patricia Richardson of St. Louis, Joyce McMahon and husband Michael of High Ridge, Karin Modglin of Mehlville, and Kathy Ghirardi and husband Joe of Granite City, IL; her four precious grandchildren, Brittney, Kloe, Alexzandria and Tyler; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who truly loved her.

There will be a memorial visitation beginning at 12:00 PM to 1 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Britton Funeral Home, Potosi. A Memorial Service will follow at 1 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Mike Meraz officiating. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.