Carolyn Sue Causby Hoppes, age 80 of Bostic, North Carolina died Monday, May 26, 2025.  Carolyn was born on December 24, 1944, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Edward David Causby and Mary Sue Causby McKain. 

She worked for many years with her husband in their business, Today’s Kitchen and Bath.  Carolyn loved her family and was devoted to them.  She also loved collecting coins, was a huge Elvis fan and she loved her dog, Maggie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Keith Jones, and her great-grandchildren, Lucy, Gracie, and Maddie.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Roy C. Hoppes of the home, her daughters, Rita Hutchins and husband Eddie of Rutherfordton, Kim Allmon of Ellenboro, Dale Downey and husband Shannon of Rutherfordton, Tracy Toms and Melissa Ray both of Ellenboro.  There are nine grandchildren, Miranda Toms, Kendra Allmon, Brookley Baker, Amy Norris, Clifton Baker, Lucas Mayse, Silas Mayse, Deacon Mayse and Ed Causby as well as seven great-grandchildren, Kayden Norris, Gavin Wood, Kai-Wayne Padrigo, and Caroline Norris.   

The funeral service will be held at 4 o’clock on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in The Padgett and King Chapel with Chaplain Teresa Lewis officiating.  Interment will follow in the Alexander Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o’clock on Friday evening at the mortuary.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com