Marilyn Hopper

Marilyn L. Hopper, 81, of Wappapello died Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at her home.

She was born Oct. 28, 1942, in Cape Girardeau to L.C. "Doc" and Vera L. Yarbro.

Marilyn retired from Florsheim Shoe Co. and moved to Wappapello to pursue her long-held dream of owning and operating her own family restaurant. During her 15 years of operation, "Marilyn's Country Kitchen" became a favorite destination for locals and tourists at the lake.

Marilyn was of the Christian faith, placing her eternal trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

She is survived by two sons, Jimmie W. and Charles W. Heavener of Wappapello and Poplar Bluff; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne A. Hopper; daughter, Belinda K. Pohlman; son, Gary L. Heavener; twin sister, Carolyn Sue Yarbro; sister, Francis Fischer; brothers, Jimmy, Larry and Roger Yarbro; granddaughter, Brittany Pohlman; niece, Cindy Roubison; and nephew, Russell Yarbro.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Winferd Wren officiating.

The burial will be a private family service.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.