Marian Virginia Hopkins Reeser

Marian Virginia Hopkins Reeser, 93, of Eden, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Beacon Place. 

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3901 Forest Lawn Dr. Greensboro, NC 27455.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. A. W. Reeser, her parents, David R. Hopkins, Sr. and Gartha Pitchford Hopkins, and her brother David R. Hopkins, Jr. and wife, Ruth C. Hopkins. She is survived by her nephews Jefferson T. Hopkins (Mary Ann) and David R. Hopkins, III (Melissa), and her niece, Amelia H. Mayhew (David). She is also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and her great-great nieces and great-great-nephews.

After graduating from Monticello High School, Marian went on to receive her undergraduate degree from Women’s College (now UNCG) and her master’s degree from VPI (now referred to as Virginia Tech). Marian spent her career as a registered dietician serving as the head dietician for multiple schools and hospitals in Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. While working as the dietician for Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden NC, Marian met and married her husband, Dr. A. W. Reeser, and made her home in Eden.

Marian had many interests and hobbies which included cooking, gardening, playing bridge, traveling, and studying her family genealogy. She traveled extensively through Europe and the United States. Much of her travel through the United States was to gather information to compile a history of her Hopkins Family lineage. Marian was very proud of the fact that she could trace her family back to the Mayflower. In addition, Marian was a member of 22 patriotic societies and held numerous offices in these societies.

Marian will be remembered by her family for her cooking and holiday meals at her house, the homemade desserts, molded mints, pickles and chow chow, and the many shared recipes. We will also remember the trips with her to New York, Virginia and Florida. The family would also like to thank the staff of Blakey Hall Retirement Community, Gentiva Hospice and Beacon Place for the care she received during this last year.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice through the Gentiva Foundation or to Beacon Place through AuthoraCare.