Carolyn Butler Hopkins

Arden – Carolyn Butler Hopkins, 69, died Monday, May 18, 2009. A native of Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas and Olive Fabian Butler and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael H. and James C. Butler. Mrs. Hopkins was a retired personnel recruiter with Friday Services, Inc. and Manpower, active with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and formerly associated with the Asheville Symphony Board. She is survived by her daughter, Dianna Grant Pace of Asheville; a granddaughter, Bryanna Elizabeth Pace; four brothers, George T. Butler, Jr., of Garland, Texas, Paul M. Butler of Shallotte, NC, Francis K. Butler of Charleston, SC, Richard O. Butler of Charleston and her step-mother, Frances E. Butler of Charleston and many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119.