Lorene Melton Hopkins

May 4, 2021

CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Lorene Melton Hopkins of Charlotte, age 99, died May 4, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster.

She was born in Albemarle, NC, September 10, 1921, daughter of James Marshall Melton and Eugenia Callaway Melton. She was educated in the Albemarle schools and Appalachian State Teachers’ College (now ASU) from which she held a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Social Studies. She taught high school English in several counties of North Carolina, including 14 years in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Mrs. Hopkins was a long-time member of St. John’s Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Worker’s Sunday School class. More recently, she was a member of Providence Community Church.

She was preceded in death by husbands Walter G. Hawkins and Charles Hopkins, and a son-in-law Kenneth Montieth. She is survived by two daughters, Marsha Hawkins Montieth and Lauren Hawkins Clark and husband, Bob; three grandchildren, Eric Davis and wife, Lisa of Mt. Holly, NC, Graham Clark, and Meredith Clark Sellie and husband, Lance of Charlotte, NC; and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Ian Davis of Mt. Holly, NC.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Vickie Benton

    Lauren and all of the family...I am sorry to hear that you have lost your Mom. We always know that it is coming but it’s never easy to accept when the time is here. I will always cherish my memories of your mom...especially as we grew up together and spent countless hours together with each of our families in happy homes. We were blessed! Your mom was a beautiful lady and so kind. It was a wonderful gift to have known her. Mine and Mike’s thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Mike & Vickie Benton

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  • Barbara Mullis McBryde

    Lauren and Family, I am so sorry to read about your mom in today's paper. It has been a long time since you lived on Margaret Wallace road and we used to do some things sometimes together. Your Mom seemed to be a happy person and glad to see us.I will be thinking about you during this difficult time. Take care

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