Karen Lavette Hopkins

January 6, 1957 - August 20, 2020

On the morning of August 20, 2020, the Lord decided to take to Heaven his loving daughter, Mrs. Karen Lavette Hopkins (63) of Winston-Salem, NC. She was born Karen Lavette Reese on January 6, 1957 in Munich, Germany, to Eldridge and Mary Ann Reese, who both preceded her in death. Mrs. Hopkins was married to Michael Hopkins. She is survived by three children: Daniel Rosa, Jr. (Laleeka) of Winston-Salem, NC; Tameka Nathan (Welensky) of Colorado Springs, CO; and India Rosa-Skerrett (Winston) of Accokeek, MD; and stepdaughter, Sabrina Hopkins of Walnut Cove, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren Faith, Kymari, Marcus, Naiya, Tristan, Nehemiah, Emmanuel, Katriel, and Saquan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joann Gist, and has three brothers: Rick (Brenda), Brian (Keren), and Eric (Cassandra).Mrs. Hopkins also leaves behind her nieces and nephews: Joel, Nicholas, Cameron, Brittany, Sivan, Eden, Noah, and Avery, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law, and friends that were as close to her as family. Mrs. Karen Hopkins was known for her sweet smile and no matter what was going on, always said, “It’s all good!” She was an avid reader and prolific writer. In addition to writing her first book, I Will Do a New Thing in You, Karen has created various written works, and even served as a publisher, where she helped others publish their books. She followed in her late mother’s footsteps by dedicating her time to volunteer work in various areas. Arrangements Entrusted to Gilmore Memorial Funeral Services