Julie A. Hopkins

Julie A. (Meeks) Hopkins was born on August 13, 1963, to Floyd and Peggy (Gabbard) Meeks. On March 14, 2026, Julie crossed the rainbow bridge. Julie graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1981. In 1982, she married Thomas Hopkins at Nameless Creek Christian Church where she had attended for many years. Thomas survives her. She was a manager for Woods' Citgo and Low Bob's Tobacco in Greenfield for many, many years. In her jobs, she loved helping people and that is what kept her working even after she was ill. Her children were the light of her life, and she did everything she could to help them flourish in their plans for their future.She is survived by her children, Adam (Brandy) Hopkins and Amie Hopkins; stepson, Aaron (Kelli) Hopkins; two grandchildren, Cole and Hallie Hopkins; step-grandchildren, Skylar, Kaleigh, and Abby; sisters, Jill (Dale) Williams and Jennifer (Alex) Wilson; several sisters-in-law, Linda, Patty, Vickey, and Rita; and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws, Bryon and Mary Hopkins.Julie's faith in God kept her strong during her life; especially when she became ill with COPD. When it came down to sink or swim, she said, "I'm not sinking!" Her go-getter attitude kept her from subsiding to her disease when others would have given up.Julie's showing will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Highway 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will immediately follow, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Tristan Oren from Nameless Creek Christian Church will be officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Greenfield-Hancock Animal Management (GHAM), 740 S Franklin St, Greenfield, IN 46140. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary.At Julie's request, please dress in bright colored clothes for her showing and service as she wants this to be a celebration of her life.Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.