Shirlene Hopkins

Born on June 5, 1943, in Kentucky, Shirlene was the daughter of the late Ruie Hopkins and Nancy J. Simpson (née Hicks). She was also preceded in death by her sons John Wesley Simpson II and Jesse Lee Simpson, both of Arcanum; and her former husbands William Burrell Cromes, Eugene Cooper “Pete” Simpson, and Daniel Roudebush.

She is survived by her daughter, Marla Morales (and husband Alex) of Houston, Texas. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Megan Leeanne Bailey and fiancé Timothy Damron, Kal-El Morales, James Cooper “JC” Simpson, Johnny Simpson and fiancé Sasha Derringer, Ty Simpson and wife Megan, Chantell Simpson, Tara McHargue and husband Brad, Claire and David Simpson, and honorary grandsons Jacob Rife and Joey Neumeier. She was blessed with many beautiful great-grandchildren.

Shirlene dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She graduated from Kettering College of Medical Arts as a registered nurse and became a certified rehabilitation nurse. She worked in a specialized head trauma unit and also served as a paramedic with Arcanum Rescue. She was a very hard-working woman who took great pride in her career helping others.

She had a lifelong passion for auctions, collecting antiques, garage sales, stamps, coins, arrowheads, rocks, and gems. She loved to haggle, paint, listen to music, attend NASCAR races, host family holidays, and take her family on adventures. Shirlene will be remembered for her strength, her deep faith in Jesus, and her love for her church as a longtime member of Greenville Church of Christ. She also treasured the friends and fellowship at Faith UMC in Arcanum, where she received many encouraging letters. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and the quiet comfort she gave to so many.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 22, 2026, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Jim Morehouse officiating. Burial will be held in the Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 22 from 10:00 AM until time of the services in the funeral home. Flowers are welcomed. If donations are preferred, please make them to Greenville Church of Christ.

You will be deeply missed and forever loved, Mom.

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