Jean Ann (Welch) Hoppins

Jean Ann (Welch) Hoppins- age 72 of Lathrop, MO passed away Monday morning, March 9, 2026, at her home in Lathrop. Jean Ann was born on August 6, 1953, the daughter of James and Rose Ann (Frueh) Welch in Maryville, MO. She grew up in the Maryville, Parnell, and Sheridan area, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1971.

Jean Ann married David Hoppins on August 25, 1973, at St. Joseph's Parish in Parnell, MO. Jean Ann and David lived in Kansas City and Ferrelview before making their home in Lathrop. She worked for the Lathrop School District for many years, starting as a substitute teacher and then as a para until she retired in 2012 to spend more time with her family.

She was active in the community as a cheer coach, softball coach, Girl Scout Leader and many other volunteer positions that supported the youth of Lathrop. Jean Ann loved to help her grandchildren grow and learn and volunteered at school after retirement to help them prosper. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting and sewing, and many of her creations she sold at the local Farmer’s Market. Jean Ann loved spending time with her family. With her sarcastic humor, she was quick with a joke and wanted to leave everyone with a smile. Jean Ann was loving, helpful, and would do anything for anyone. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. 

Jean Ann was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, James Alan Welch, Elaine And Mike Neaderhiser, and Patrick Welch; and nephew Matthew Welch. She is survived by her husband, David Hoppins; daughters, Michelle Hetrick of Lathrop, MO, Rosemary Hoppins-Mick (Joe) of Lathrop, MO, and Dana Hetrick (Joey) of Gower, MO; grandchildren, Brook Wilson (Jake), Bridgett Branstietter (Dakota), Garrett Owings, Raven (Dayva) Mick, and Logan Hetrick; and Great Grandchildren, Jozie, Olivia and Nathan Wilson and Orion and Freyja Branstietter.
 
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, March 13th, 2026 at the First Christian Church of Lathrop. No funeral services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

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