Virginia "Ginny" Hopkins Powell, 80, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016.

She was born on December 19, 1935 in Blount County, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Alton Basil and Helen Irwin Hopkins. She was also predeceased by her half-brother, Donald Everett.

She was an active member of Rose Hill Baptist Church as long as her heath permitted. Virginia received her degree in nursing and served many years as a registered nurse with American Red Cross.

"Ginny" as she was affectionately called, is survived by her devoted children, Scot Powell and wife, Kathy of Ashville, North Carolina, Ross Powell of Rose Hill, North Carolina, Kelly Stout and husband, Daniel of Dallas, Georgia and Alex Powell of Los Angeles, California; her grandchildren, Lauren, Nicole, Mark, Walker, Worth, William and Elizabeth; sisters, Frances Whipple of Springfield, MS and Margie McNulty and husband, Edward of Omaha, Nebraska.

Ginny was a loving mother and grandmother and sister who loved her family dearly. She was a woman of uncommon character, who lived life to the fullest and enjoyed being around people. Ginny was a friend to all, a strong presence who looked for and encouraged everyone. She was a shoulder upon whom many found comfort and support. Ginny will surely be missed but cherished memories of her will forever remain in our hearts.

Memorial service will be held at 12:30pm on Sunday March 13, 2016 at Rose Hill Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday at the home of Ross Powell in Rose Hill.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or to the American Red Cross in honor of Virginia H. Powell

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace