Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet at Compassion Tabernacle UHCA (2044 Mead Street) on Saturday, February 15, 2025, for a time to gather from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm and hear remarks from family and friends. Elder Ray McNeal will be officiating.
Judvia “Juvida” Hopkins, 62, was called home by her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2025. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 3, 1962, to Ruby Mae Hopkins (nee: Carter) and the late Finner Wayne Hopkins, both of New Albany, Mississippi. She was the fourth of their five children.
Juvida was a 1980 High School graduate of Washington Park High School, Racine, WI. She was selected as a 1979 Wisconsin Badger Girl. Her athleticism in track and cross-country earned her numerous trophies, medals, and plaques acknowledging her Outstanding Achievements. In 1978 The Racine Journal Times recognized her as a member of the All-County Girls Track Team. She also placed 13th in the State Cross-Country meet in her Junior year of High School. In 1992 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She was named on the Dean’s list. Since 1998, she also worked part-time as a Long-term Substitute Teacher with the Racine Unified School District.
In February of 2001, Judvia was united in marriage with Marcus E. Hodges. Their union was blessed with a special son, Edward Finner Wayne Hodges. She raised her son in Racine, Wisconsin. Parenting her son was her greatest joy and challenge. She and her son were Blessed with “Continuous Favor” from her Lord! (and Savior!). She enjoyed time with family and friends, volunteering, cultivating plants, gardening, singing, writing, and drawing.
Her relationship with the Lord began early in her childhood. She grew up attending Compassion Tabernacle, United Holy Church of America, under the leadership of Elder John Smith and Mother Juanita Smith. Later in life she and her son attended Racine Assembly of God under the leadership of pastors Edward and Angela Walker. There she sang in the seasonal choir, volunteered during the Vacation Bible School, and served as a Greeter. In addition, Judvia diligently served as a board member of the Racine Kiwanis Youth Symphony Orchestra.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved son, Edward Finner Wayne Hodges, of Madison, WI., her mother, Ruby Mae Hopkins of Racine WI., her siblings Timothy Wayne Hopkins of North Folk, VA., Jeanette Williams, Tammy Lynn Hopkins, Darlene (Ray) McNeal, and Angela (Billy) Gentry all of Racine, WI., Aunts: Deloise McLemore, Lula Grace Little, and LueElla Carter, Uncle Alford Lee “Bubba” Carter; nieces and great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews, and cousins; Godparents Elder John Smith and Mother Amanda Smith, Godson-nephew Thomas T. Hopkins, “Big Sister” Elder Lynda D. Jackson, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her dedicated father, Finner Wayne Hopkins (October 23, 2021), grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Compassion Tabernacle UHCA (2044 Mead Street) on Saturday, February 15, 2025, for a time to gather from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm and hear remarks from family and friends. Elder Ray McNeal will be officiating.
Marilyn Williams - Pearson says
My deepest Condolences we went to Elementary and Jr High together
Bro. & Sis says
My condolences to all family members and friends
Helen G Miller says
May God Bless This family. I am so sorry for your loss I pray that God will give y’all strength in these difficult times.
Gracie G Witherspoon says
💐In this time of Sorrow, I offer my deepest and most sincere condolences for the entire family. I know that God will be with you to help you through this difficult time🕊
Demetrius Powell says
Im sorry for your loss of your family member she was woman of God so just gone to better place now in arm’s of Jesus Christ AMEN may give you strength to endure this difficult time in your life
Vivian Scales says
To Hopkins family,So sorry to hear the news of my classmate. I pray and ask our Dear Lord to continue blessing you on the days ahead.
Reverend David R. Green says
Judvia, had a kind Christian spirit, we worked together at Westridge Elementary for a short time. God is a comforter and healer, Family you have my deepest condolences.
Karlos Bland says
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies to you all.
James Billingsley says
I offer my deepest and most sincere condolences for your family. We have been friends from Elementary to High School. Growing up in the same neighborhood. She will be dearly missed and it was alway good to see her when I was in town.
Grace Harrell-McNeal says
Grace Harrell-McNeal Our heats and prayers goes out to the Hopkins family. Praying God will comfort you .
Peggy says
Prayers for healing and comfort. Julia was an AWESOME sub. I enjoyed her words of wisdom and calm and quiet nature.
Anonymous says
My deepest condolences to the family she was the sweetest person and cuz I ever had love you Judiva
Alice Evans Henderson says
To The Family, Hold To God’s Unchanging Hands. Praying for The Families.
Nora L. Jones says
Ms. Judvia was such an amazing woman. She was dedicated to working with the students at school. She was a soft spoken woman and it was evident that she really loved the Lord! May God comfort her son and family.
Haves McNeal says
Condolences to the Hopkins family and may the Lord touch you with special blessings!
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Juvida. May God. surround you with His love🙏🏾
Anita Boutwell Tampa, FL says
Send prayers of strength and comfort to Juvida’s entire family. She was my classmate at Park High School. She had a very sweet spirit.
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences & prayers of comfort to the Hopkins family. May God continue to strengthen each of during this time & the days to come .
Elaine Oliver says
My condolences to the Hopkins family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. May His love surround you and give you peace.
Felicia Carter says
My heart ❤️ my cousin l will miss her as much as I love her sleep well cousin
Diane Putra says
Edward, I remember your mother from your days at St. Cat’s in the middle school, especially on the days when she would drop you off early. She was such a nice lady. May she rest in peace and may you live on with fond memories of your dear mother. I do hope you are doing well. It seems like just yesterday that you were in my sixth grade classroom. Mrs. Putra
Joanne Tucker-Powell says
Sending my condolences to Ruby Hopkins and her family. Sorry for your loss of your daughter.
Denise Freeman says
To the Hopkins family:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Juvida. May God bless you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
BRIAN Mosley says
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Lisa (Smith)Rembert, Lauderdale Lakes, FL says
May God comfort and strengthen the family in the loss of a beautiful soul.
Janet Days says
I’m so sorry to learn of Juvida’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences to the Family.
Kimberly Robbins Thomas says
Sending my prayers and condolences
Wendy Brown says
I pray that God will comfort the Hopkins family in their loss. RIP Juvida!
Brian ivy says
Sorry for your loss pray for family
Brian ivy says
Iam pray for family
Mr. Mrs. Churchwell / Scottsdale Arizona says
Big Cousin, you will definitely be missed. I love you and rest well. Auntie Ruby Cousin Edward, and the rest of the family have our condolences and we love you all very much.
M. Samuel Reece says
The Reece Familia echoes all the sincere condolences expressed. We truly understand the piercing pain of a loved one lost to early to death, And friend and special person to all she met and welcomed. A blanket of relief from the absence of many earthly strifes and uncertainties are also a part of the journey of a life well blessed and blessing to many others. God would say, I believe, a life well lived and shared…
Kate Mooney says
I have fond memories of Juvida, having met her at Starbuck Middle School, where she frequently worked as a substitute teacher. She had a patient and calm demeanor and was loved by students. I’m sorry to hear of her passing and extend my condolences to her loved ones.
Cece House says
Rih queen