Charlotte Ann Hophan Smith

Charlotte Ann Hophan Smith, 44, of Gulfport went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 15th, 2010. Born on December 10, 1965, she was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She died after a long battle with cancer. She loved our Lord and always told people don't ever give up, prayer works. Jesus has a purpose. We just might not understand it. She loved her family more than anything and worked hard to try and make their lives easier even after getting cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria T. Bentz Hophan of Pass Christian and Gulfport; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bentz, Sr. of Pass Christian and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hophan of Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years and childhood sweetheart Charles V. "Chad" Smith, Jr.; and her two wonderful children, a son, Charles V. "Clay" Smith, III and a daughter, Cassie Ann Smith, all of Gulfport; also by her loving father, Charles A. Hophan of Philadelphia and a longtime resident of Gulfport; a brother, Richard D. Hophan and sister-in-law Darlene Hophan and niece and God-daughter, Christina Hophan; also two more God-children, Clifton Moran and Dakota Reed who she loved very much. Also her mother-in-law, Joel Micele Smith and father-in-law Charles v. "Chuck" Smith, both of Gulfport; sister-in-law, Natalie Smith Botia and brother-in-law Kempton Botia of Biloxi; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who she loved very much. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Gulfport where friends may visit at 9:30 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Gardens Cemetery. Charlotte wanted to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Oncology Group at Memorial Hospital. I love all of you. God bless your wonderful work. Bradford-O'Keefe. 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com