Mae"Mary" Grace Hopkins-- a native of Dekalb, MS., and a resident of Mobile, born September 5, 1936 departed this life Monday, July 23, 2007 at a local hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories eight children, thirty-five grands, three great-grands, two sisters, three brothers, a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains will lie in state at Small's Mortuary Friday, July 27, 2007 from 1-8pm and Saturday, July 28, 2007 after 12noon until the 2pm funeral hour Greater Nazaree Baptist Church, Rev. James Parrish, Jr. officiating minister. Interment Whispering Pines. Dignified and professional services are entrusted to SMALL'S MORTUARY, 950 S. Broad St, Mobile, AL.