Valeria Rae (Hollinsworth) Hopwood

June 19, 1993 - November 20, 2020

Valeria Rae (Hollinsworth) Hopwood was born on June 19, 1993, in Rolla, Missouri to Dennis and Rebecca. She grew up in Cuba, Missouri and graduated with the Class of 2011 from Owensville High School. After graduating, Valeria went to further her education and received her associate degree. On April 25, 2018 Valeria was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jason Hopwood. Valeria and Jason were blessed with one son, Jayden Axel. Valeria was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother. Throughout her adult years, she worked several jobs but spent most of her time being a stay at home mom and housewife. Valeria’s priority in life was her family and she always made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Valeria was beautiful inside and out. She enjoyed listening to music, drawing, and spending time at the river with her friends. Valeria passed away on November 20, 2020 at the age of twenty-seven years. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving husband: Jason Hopwood of Salem, MO; son: Jayden Axel Hopwood; mother: Rebecca “Becky” Hollinsworth and James Hollingshead of Sullivan, MO; father: Dennis Simpson of Sullivan, MO; siblings: John Hollinsworth and Tiffany of Bourbon, MO, Pam Hollinsworth and Billy of Union, MO, and Felicia Stewart and husband Brett of Owensville, MO; grandmother: Martha Ray of Salem, MO; special mother: Barb Welch and husband Jim of Salem, Missouri; aunts and uncles: Shirley Young of St. James, MO, Johnny Elliston of Cuba, MO, Linda Joyce Hamilton of Cuba, MO, Mark Elliston of Lenox, MO; special brother: State Trooper Jeremy Sanders of Cuba, MO; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceding her in death, grandparents: Roy Elliston and Leonard Hollinsworth and Betty Sterling. Valeria will be remembered fondly as a very sweet, loving, caring person with a heart of gold. She will be forever missed. Funeral Services for Valeria Rae (Hollinsworth) Hopwood were held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Lyndell Decker officiating. Special Music was provided by Loretta Arthur singing “Old Rugged Cross” and additional song selections played were “Three Times A Lady”, “You’re My Best Friend”, “Got What I Got”, “Crossroads”, and “Dancing in the Sky”. Serving as Pallbearers were Tracy Wilson, Jeremy Sanders, James Elliston, Logan Hopwood, John Hollinsworth, and Dennis Hopwood. Honorary Pallbearer was T.J. Creach. Burial was in the Delhi Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Valeria Rae Hopwood and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com