Shirley J. Hopper

July 11, 1933 – September 29, 2022

Shirley J. Hopper, 89 of Elwood, died on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.

She was born on July 11, 1933 in Tipton to Samuel & Grace (Boles) Ashpaugh.

On Aug. 7, 1950 Mrs. Hopper married Robert R. Hopper. The coupled enjoyed an amazing 72 years of marriage together, loving each other and raising a family.

She was a housewife and stay at home mom. Mrs. Hopper was always busy, tending to the house and keeping up with the kids. She also enjoyed sewing and made many wonderful items for her family. She also liked to help out at the Women’s Ministry at the church.

Survivors include her husband Robert; three children Dennis Hopper of Arcadia, Mark (Sondra) Hopper of Westfield and Gail Hopper of Pendleton; three siblings Bill (Nancy) Ashpaugh of Noblesville, Kay (Max) Kerchival of Westfield and Lois (Larry) Stoops of Franklin, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law Dee Ashpaugh and Sonjia Ashpaugh of Westfield.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers Samuel Ashpaugh and David Ashpaugh.

Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Flenar presiding. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled to run from 12 p.m. Noon until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton County Foundation, 1020 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Ind., 46072.