Mary Ann Hopper

Mary Ann Hopper, age 80 of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010. Mary Ann was born and grew up in Decatur, Illinois, daughter to the late, Julius and Mary Ann Gimpel. She is preceded in death by her two husbands, William Paul Hedrick and William Hopper, and 9 siblings. A true lady, Mary Ann was very supportive and nurturing of others, always putting their needs before her own. A member of Seton Parish, Pickerington, and University Park Country Club, Sarasota, Florida, Mary Ann enjoyed swimming and traveling, but most of all, she enjoyed and loved her family. She is survived by her son, Dr. Sterling Hedrick; grandchildren, Christian (Katie) Hedrick and Dr. Elizabeth (Joshua) Wehner; sisters-in-law, Louise Barringer and Nancy Corzine; niece, Sara “Sally” (Roger) Marable; nephews, Allen (Louise) Corzine and Gov. Jon Corzine; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor Chapel, 5199 E. Broad St. Family will receive friends from 2-5 P.M. Monday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Celebrant, Msgr. Joseph Hendricks. Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, 5199 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43213.