Catherine “Diane” Porter Hoppes, age 80 of Bostic, NC, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Fair Haven of Bostic in Bostic, NC. She was born June 22, 1945, in Rutherford County, NC to the late James Porter and the late Ora Biggerstaff Porter. Diane loved her family, pets, and vacations at the beach. She will be remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.

In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Avery Hoppes, two brothers; James and Richard Porter and one sister; Brenda Porter Newton.

Diane is survived by her four daughters; Lora Hoppes McFarland Murray (Philip), Lynn Hoppes Murray, Melinda Hoppes Bishop (Bo) and Crystal Hoppes Hamby (Travis) two sisters; Shirley Hoppes and Sandra Howard, grandchildren; Leslie Carpenter (Leon), Lauren Boyd (Aaron), Katie McFarland, Emily Yount (Tyler) Austin Cole (Paige) and Braydin Hamby, along with four great grandchildren; Felicity Carpenter, Cooper Boyd, Salem Boyd, Kennedy Yount, and Baby Cole (Spring 2026); and many nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a private graveside service at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellenboro.

In lieu of flowers, a monetary donation can be made to McDowell County Schools Endowment Fund (334 S. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752).

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