1941

 Alice Elizabeth “Betty” Hopkins was born on 09 Sep 1941 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA a child of Oley Gifford Hopkins Sr and Lillian May Brazell Hopkins.

1950

Alice E Hopkins was counted in the census on 18 Apr 1950 in Eau Claire, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as an 8-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Ollie G. Hopkins; her mother Lillian M Hopkins; and her siblings, James A Hopkins, Nancy A Hopkins, and Gary E Hopkins.

1968

When she was 26, she married Michael John Lydon on 19 May 1968.

2024

She died on 06 Mar 2024 in Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, USA at Agape Hospice House. She was buried on 13 Mar 2024 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Elmwood Memorial Gardens.

Alice Elizabeth “Betty” Hopkins Lydon

Lexington, SC – Alice Elizabeth “Betty” Hopkins Lydon, 82, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Agape Hospice House of Lexington, South Carolina.

Mrs. Lydon was born September 9, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina to Oley Gifford Hopkins and Lillian May Brazell. She graduated from Columbia High School in Columbia, South Carolina. She married Michael John Lydon on May 19, 1968, and together they had one child, Kevin Michael Lydon.

Alice was known for her sense of humor, unconditional care for her brothers, Robert and Gifford and always thinking of others. In her free time, she enjoyed watching college football, listening to music, and shopping. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and sister.

Alice is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Michael John Lydon, and is survived by her son, Kevin Michael Lydon of Alpharetta, GA; brother, Jack Hopkins of West Columbia, SC; and brother, Gary Hopkins (Karen) of Elgin, SC.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Elmwood Cemetery. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.