Sandra Jean Fryman Hopkins, 65, wife of the late Robert J. "Buddy" Hopkins, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County.

Born July 14, 1961 in Fleming County to the late James Madison & Betty Jean Glass Fryman, she was a formerly employee of International Spike in Lexington. Sandra greatly enjoyed going to flea markets and was an avid collector of glass chickens. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are 6 sons: Shawn (Tammy) Fryman, Marcus (Ashley) Hopkins, Jackie (Heather) Hopkins, Lee (Patricia) Hopkins, Robert (Charlotte) Hopkins and Donald McCullough "Hopkins"; 4 brothers: Terry Wayne (late- Diana) Fryman, Woody (Penny) Fryman, Steve Fryman (Lori Peterman) and Mike Fryman (Rebecca Feeback); 2 sisters, Lola (Marion "Tarzan") Hopkins and Elaine Fryman; 13 grandchildren: Becca (Johnny) Franklin, Wesley & Kenzie Hopkins, Cristi (Nick) Dotson, Thatcher & Daxton Hopkins, Reagan & Landon Hopkins, Caroline, Allyson & James Michael, Kyra (Jonathan) Perkins & Taylor (Justin) Ritchie; 11 great-grandchildren: James Wesley Franklin, Sophia Hopkins, Nathan & Miranda Brady, Colt Dotson, Theodore, Wyatt, Lyla & Sutton Perkins, Leighton Ritchie & Bo Watkins; and a great-great grandson, Daniel Brady.

Also preceding her in death were 2 brothers, Davie & Ricky Fryman; 4 sisters: Peggy Phillips, Kathy McGlothin, Valerie Jolly & Rosemary Fryman; and a grandson, Luke Hopkins.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 20 at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Bro. Johnathan Allison with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Monday until the time of service.