quiet silvertoned sunset, smile my dear and have peace...our heart are the one what tramboling, stamping, skipping and jumping from life, on memories, on sweetness or seadness, on emphty chairs next to ours where you my dear use to attend...i cant stop thinking of you as you where, and as you are now...AN ANGEL

I know that YOU and Fayard, and Mo are dancing up and down golden streets as I write. I, and all I have an opportunity to tell, will learn of your kindness, sweetness, quiet reserved strenth and profound understanding of how to hold it all in and let it out through your feet and voice. You inspired me then as you continue to do now to walk a little bit more in those ways. Maybe one day I too will learn to not my problems ever show. You are both part of the miracles of this world and no doubt, the next. MY love to you both always. Enjoy your eternity. Cant wait to see you again no doubt a whole lot more (in that pleace where there is infinite time). Love to MO too.

Katherine, sorry we never became roommates...that sure would have been fun.  Take care, my dear, you are truly missed.

Joan-Carol Bensen, Arizona and California

Dear Katherine, Living so far away from you was always a hard thing for our wonderful friendship.Both you and Fayard were both "ANGELS" to us.....We always expected to see you at "THE GYPSY AWARDS" Luncheon......We always sit on the same table at that function and it is known to PDS as THE FAYARD NICHOLAS TABLE...........You will be missed.Your kindness and wonderful laugh will be missed.....We will always remember our wonderful times that we shared with you and our buddy Fayard... We just learned of your passing..........So, BIG HUGS full of Love to the both of you.......I know you will be tapping all the way to Fayard........Rest in Peace, Your friends, Neil Herrick and Robert Prussack of Naples, Florida...........

R.I.P. Katherine.....you are up in heaven now dancing with Fayard and all the other angels!!

Katy Wishing all your dreams and wishes come true and you are granted all that you ever asked for.

August 25, 20l2
Dearest "Katie" (That's what we always called you back in the day when you were my wonderful dance teacher at Everywoman's Village.   
With deepest appreciation for all the joy and beauty you so graciously gave to me (Carol), and daughters Lynnette, Lorraine and Loretta. With our love forever, Doug and Carol Halter & Family

Acia Gray (I can't believe you're gone dear friend ... may you be dancing with the best ...

Katherine - you are much loved and you are much missed. Keep dancing above us.

My sweet Katherine!  I loved you like a sister and will always have a special place in my heart for you. I treasure all the wonderful memories of you that I have. I am so happy we spent you & Fayards anniversary night this year at Dukes and still laugh at how much fun you, Nooch & I had at Dukes & Paradise Cove.  I will miss you so much. Give Fayard a big hug for me! You showed such grace & strength throughout all of this fight-what an honor it was to support and love you. Peace is yours forever my sister!

Sweet Katherine, I know that you are having a laugh and some champagne with Beryl, you have been so brave,under such difficult times,God bless you and rest in joy,      Lisa Davis

Kate, when we spoke in May, I did not know it would be for the last time. I am so glad to have talked with you then. I shall always remember your lovely voice. You were always upbeat and always with a smile, a rare beauty and a beautiful soul. I shall miss you. Johnny

Katherine, I only knew you for a short time, but what an impression you made. What a sweet, beautiful lady. I'll never forget your smile. Rest in Peace!

DARLING KATHERINE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND SOUL WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. I WILL LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOU HERE IN LONDON ALSO.. REST IN PEACE
WITH LOVE , 
MARIAN COLLIER I

Katherine, as a ten year old girl, you saw me sing "You Gotta Have Heart" in the musical  "Damn Yankees" at the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami.  In later years YOU sang it for ME.  It was then that I realized, as I always did,, that you were the one with the really big heart, with Love enough for all your family and friends to pass through all eternity I Love you and I always will 
Your Cousin, Richard Leone

 As a ten year old girl,you saw  and remembered me singing "You Gotta Have Heart" in Damn Yankees at the Grove Playhouse in Miami,  You  sang it again for me later years, Now I realize, as I always knew that you were the one  with the really big Heart. Your love for me and all your family and friends will pass therough all eternity. I Love you.and always will. Your Cousin, Richard Leone

Katarina, Your beauty, grace and light that you shared with us, shall every remain in our hearts. 

Chrissy

My dearest heart...I am so glad that we got a last tap dance and a song together...you told me that you wanted to be with your man and that you wanted peace. God answers His girls...
Give a peck to Fayard from his "other girl".  Here is mine to you....

You were a classic beauty and friend from the first time I saw you with Fayard in 2002 to the last time three weeks ago. It was great having you as my date at my Birthday party this last March. Good Bye my friend say Hi to Fayard for me. May you find peace in heaven.

If there is a peace in my heart,it's becouse you helped put it there.If there is a gentleness in my belifs, it's becouse you showed me how to care.If there is understanding in my thinking, it's because you shared your wisdom.If there is a rainbow over my shoulder,it's because of your outlook and vision.Katherine you are a gentle power,wispering thrue the clouds, with understanding,patience and unconditional forever kind of love.We are together even when we are apart.Forever...

I will remember you as a member of my family forever. You are having lots of conversation now with your mom(Mavis) and my Dad(Chuck)  as well as you called him Daddy.Your fight to the end was amazing. May God rest your soul and rest in peace. Love you lots, Vicki...(former step-sister)...

I know I am blessed having had the privilege of knowing you.  You are so kind and loving. We will miss you Katherine with a K.  You and Fayard are more in love than any couple I have ever met. I see the smiles on your face now.  I am sure the two of you will be entertaining them up in heaven.

Catherine with a C

To my beautiful Katherine, my" sister"my friend.  Your smile could light up the whole world as it added joy to my life-- When I first met you almost 30 years ago, at the Pantages Theatre  I thought you were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen-- as I got to know you your inner beauty came through. I know  now your soul is at peace at last and you are sitting  next to God and Charming  him as  only you can do-- I'll miss you forever- may your light  shine in heaven brightly.

I sadly never got to meet you but rest in peace Katherine..

As you would say these words, day in and day out, I knew I would hear them whispered in my ear when you passed "Goodbye my baby"... I love you my dear friend and the only yoga instructor that will ever bend my body.  - Lisa Marquis

Katherine you were a brave soul up to the end. You had so many people that came to see you and never once, being so sick did you ever forget to SMILE or say I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU. I know you are in Heaven Dancing with Fayard and Little Moe. Please Give my love to them as well as my beloved Bella Mozzarella. I will soarly miss you at my dinner table and each time I have Salmon I will think of you... Love Nooch

You have been and always will be a Shining Light and an example of the Purity of Love and the Human Spirit.  How fortunate we all were to spend even a moment in your presence

I was with you at the hospital as your beloved husband was in his final days.  Knowing that you are now joined with him is comforting to your friends you leave behind.  Your suffering is over. Be at peace.  We will never forget you.

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Katherine Hopkins-Nicholas

November 7, 1950 – August 15, 2012

Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park and Mortuary

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