Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hopkins, Marie, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the age of 83. Dearest wife of the late Melvin R. Hopkins; dear daughter of the late Rufus and Elizabeth Downs; devoted mother of Rod Godbey, Donna (Max) Rodgers and Janet (Terry) Bohnstadt; beloved grandmother of 2 Grandsons, Robert Rodgers and John Bohnstadt, 2 Granddaughters, Katy Rodgers and Melanie Bohnstadt and 1 Great-Granddaughter, Vanessa Rodgers; dear sister of Francis (Marie) Downs, Pat (Rita) Downs; Gladys (Joe) Morris and the late Lena Hicks, Wilma Puckett, Howard Downs, Herbert Downs, Betty Haman and Glenda Schoettle. A memorial service will be held August 30, 2008 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Illinois. The time is to be determined at a later date.