Hopkins, Joyce Athene (née Francis) of Des Peres, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the age of 90. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she was born on August 7, 1926, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harold H. and Athene Fenner Francis. She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Marcia (Flesner), and her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph P. (Joe) Hopkins. Joyce received her Bachelor's of Arts degree from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Joyce went on to attend the University of Chicago where she pursued her master's degree. In 1952, she joined the Air Force as a commissioned officer and achieved the rank of first lieutenant. It was while serving together in the Air Force that Joyce and Joe met; they married in 1954. They enjoyed traveling and visited many areas throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is survived by her son Patrick J. Hopkins (Laurie) of Ballwin, MO, and daughter Joan F. Hopkins of San Antonio, TX. Two grandsons: Brett and Eric Hopkins, numerous nieces and nephews. The family thanks the staff of Sunrise Senior Living of Des Peres for their care of Joyce. Heartfelt thanks go to Madeline and Christina who lovingly took care of Joyce for many years as she fought Alzheimer's disease. Services: Funeral service at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to the or to any charity of the donor's choosing. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, Tuesday 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.