Gloria Green Obituary

   Gloria Louise Randall (Hopkins) Green, 89 of Sterling died June 28, 2025 at Citadel of Sterling, in Sterling. Gloria was born December 11, 1935 in Ottumwa, IA. the daughter of Clyde and Esther (Archibald) Randall. She married Horace C Hopkins (Hoppy) in November 1955 in Rock Falls, IL. Who preceded her in death July 5, 1978. She then later married Jess Green of Arlington, TX.

   Survivors include one son Gary L Hopkins of Rock Falls, and one daughter Teresa L (Randy) Stewart of Sterling; Grandchildren Tom D. Amesquita Jr. of Rice Lake WI, Kevin (Jennifer) Amesquita of Milford IA, Gary (Kim) Hopkins of Clinton IA, Brett (Shannon) Hopkins of Rock Falls, Joshua (Amanda) Hopkins of Las Vegas, NV. Great-grandchildren, Madilyn, Hunter, Abella, Scarlett, Violet, Bryson, Isaiah, Karsyn, Aaliyah, Brooklyn, Avery, Ashley, Alex, Ayden and Sophia. One brother Allen (Velma) Randall of Rock Falls, Nieces; Cindy (Dan) Bragg of Sterling, Denise (Ron) Terrock of Sterling, Margo (Joe) Carl of Springfield MO. and many cousins. 

   Gloria loved her Chicago Cubs and the Dallas Cowboys. Gloria worked for many years with The Sterling Schools Grandparent Program, also known as the Foster Grandparent Program. She loved helping all of the children. 

   Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; Husband Horace C Hopkins, Husband Jesse Green; sister Delores (Randall) Ingersoll; great-grandchildren Camden Hopkins and Emmy Hopkins. 

   A special thank you to ALL of the staff at Citadel and the residents who became friends.

Without all of you, she would not have been able to live the happy life that she did in her later years. 

   Living in the shadow of dementia can be a scary place and you all did everything you could to help her through. Whether being someone that she wanted you to be on any given day or stopping her from going for a walk outside (daily) or brushing and feeding her cats. French braiding her hair, making sure she wasn’t frightened in the shower. The favorite banana that would just show up because you all knew they were her favorite snack. The ability to sneak those meds in, you’re amazing. You never gave up on her. For all of this, we are forever grateful!

   Visitation will be 5PM-7PM Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation. There will also be visitation on Wednesday July 2, 2025 from 11AM-12PM. Graveside will take place immediately after at Riverside Cemetery, in Sterling. 

Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com

A memorial has been 

established.