This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Laura Bell Hopkins, who departed this life on January 5, 2010 at the age of 74.

Sister Laura Bell Hopkins was born October 6, 1935 in Richland Parish to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Willie John & Mary Bell Williams who preceded her in death.
Sister Laura confessed Christ at an early age in Rayville, Louisiana with the St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend James H. Stewart. She later moved to Monroe, Louisiana and united with the Mary Goss Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend M. T. Tyler and was a faithful member and devoted usher until death under the leadership of Pastor George Washington.
Sister Laura leaves to cherish her memories: Three sons; Bobby Joe Jenkins (Adrian), Tyrone Williams (Veronica) of Birmingham, Alabama, Joe Lee Williams, Monroe, Louisiana. Four daughters: Lawanda Croft (Calvin), Jacqueline Jones (Felix), Patricia Hopkins, all of Monroe, Louisiana, Felicia Brown (Burt) of Chatham, Louisiana. One adopted daughter: Jamia Bradford Hopkins, of Monroe, Louisiana. Three sisters: Bernestine Ross (Daniel), Dallas, Texas, Jennie Payne, Monroe, Louisiana and the late Essie Watkins who preceded her in death.
Seven brothers: Charlie Williams, Willie John Williams, Jr., Mack Charles Williams (Clara), Dennis Williams, all of Monroe, Louisiana and the late Ennis Higgins, Levi Williams and C. W. Williams, all preceded her in death.
Twenty-six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Another Soldier gone to get a great reward.
She fought the fight and kept the faith,
And now she’s gone home to be with the Lord.