Virginia Elizabeth (Hopkins) Ulrich 1929-2007

Virginia Elizabeth (Hopkins) Ulrich was born December 9, 1929 in Curryville, Missouri the second child born to Roswell Isaac and Lillian Dell (Curry) Hopkins.


She passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 in the Richland Care Center at the age of 77 years.

She attended school in the Buckner Hollow and Bowling Green, Missouri areas. Due to family obligations, Virginia left high school before graduating, but later studied and obtained her GED in 1975.


In 1947, Virginia married Raymond Ulrich and they were blessed with four children before divorcing in 1980.

Virginia moved with her family to Idaho in 1961 and then returned to Missouri in 1986 to reside in the Richland, Missouri area. Virginia was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed crocheting and decorating cakes for special occasions. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Richland and attended when she was able.


Virginia leaves to cherish her memory four children: Paula Aznoe (Gerry) of Polson, MT, Robert Dale Ulrich of Pocatello, ID, Pastor Fred Ulrich (Ruby) of Oakridge, OR and Anna Rae Simons (Jim) of Hollister, MO; 1 brother: Glenn Hopkins of Springfield, IL; 2 sisters: Marjorie Fletcher and Sue Echelberry, both of Richland, MO; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.


She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister and one great granddaughter.


Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bowling Green, Missouri with Rev. Fred Ulrich officiating. Family and friends served as escorts. Services were under the direction of Richland Memorial Chapel.


Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Baptist Church of Richland for scholarships for youth camps and may be left at the Richland Memorial Chapel.

Mary M. (Elledge) Collins 1920-2005

Mary M. Collins was born June 13, 1920 in Madison County, Alabama. She was one of ten children born to the union of the late Walter and Ollie (Curry) Elledge.

On May 24, 1960, Mary was united in marriage with Adam Collins in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mary and Adam shared nearly 37 years of marriage before he preceded her in death February 12, 1997.

While living in Huntsville, Alabama, Mary worked for several years at a laundry mat. Upon moving to the Chicago, Illinois area, she was employed at a plastics manufacturing factory.

Mary was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, and enjoyed quilting, gardening, crossword puzzles and soap operas.

Mary departed this life May 26, 2005 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Mary will be greatly missed by her son: Gary Collins of Waynesville; two daughters: Sarah "Sue" Greenstreet of Cuba and Barbara Hutton of Waynesville; step daughter: Sharon Wilson of Karnak, Illinois; two brothers: Arvil Elledge and Gene Elledge both of Huntsville, Alabama; 10 grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mary was preceded in death by two brothers: Willie and Lloyd Elledge and five sisters: Hattie Newby, Eva Bowden, Omie Greer, Estel Smith and one in infancy.

A graveside service was held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, May 28, 2005 in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Serving as escorts were family and friends. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.