Pat Hopkins
Pat Hopkins, 75, of Plant City, died June 21, 2016.
A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of James and Ryndia Townsend Sloan. She was a member of a local pioneering family. She spent time picking strawberries and packing peppers and was a licensed insurance agent. She had many passions in her life, including reading, cooking, sewing, basketry, floral design and decorating. She also enjoyed art with specialities in charcoal, pencil, pastel, oil and watercolor. She enjoyed painting landscapes, still life paintings and portraits. She had limited adventures in journalism for self-satisfaction and occasionally on demand.
She lived in rural Hillsborough County herding cows, feeding rabbits and dog sitting.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John Hopkins; children, Jef Rowland (Natalie), Beth Bonner (Bryan), Colin Hopkins (Anna) and Andrew Stegall; siblings, Buddy Sloan (Carol), James Sloan (Lois) and Pam Ferraro (Carmine); grandchildren, Charlee and Abby Rowland, Rachel Bonner and Tina, Kelly and Billy Hopkins; and great-granddaughter, Theresa Gagnon.
A memorial service was held July 9, at Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge.
Donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3273 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, Florida 33573.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
