Mabel Hopkins was born May 31, 1915 to Reverend Jimmy T and Hannah Woodard-Hopkins, she was the 8th child born to this union.

Mabel accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very early age and continued throughout her life time giving God praise and working for the Lord.

Mabel was a dedicated worker at her church and was known affectionately as 'Mother Kelly'. She united with Greater Coates Temple COGIC in Spencer, OK., under the leadership of her son; the late Reverend earl McPherson and was a faithful member until her health began to fail her.
Mabel was preceded in death by her parents: Reverend Jimmy T. and Hannah Hopkins; her husband Edward Kelly, and her son; Earl McPherson, a granddaughter; Rhonda McPherson and grandson; Lyndon McPherson, and he siblings; Matilda Carreathers, Georgia Wooten, Leona Sherman, Beatrice Woodberry, O.B. Campbell, Richard Hopkins, Mary Scoot, Emily Owens, Birdie Burton, and James Hopkins.

Mabel was a joy to be around and will be missed. Mabel leaves to cherish her precious memories, her daughter-in-law; May McPherson, her grandchildren; Earl Mitchel McPherson Jr., Rory McPherson, Brian McPherson, Phillip McPherson and Demetrius Jones, Darlene McPherson, Tiffany McPherson, Danielle McPherson, Letitia McPherson-Young (Maurice) and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

My Journey "On Earth"

It was beautiful as long as it lasted, the journey of my life. I have no regrets whatsoever, do not save the pain I leave behind. Those dear hearts who love and care, and the strings pulling at the heart and soul...

The stron arms that held me up when my own strength let me down. At every turning of my life I came across good friends and family who stood by me, even when the time raced me by...

Farewell, farewell, my loved ones, I smile and bid you so long. Do not shed tears for I need them not, all I need is your smile. If you feel sad do think of me, for that's what I'll like when you live in the hearts of those you love, remember then you'll never die...