A Friend, Sister Bernard, A Local Little Sister of the Poor

Sister Bernard was a sweet-heart of a person! She spent most of her life as a Little Sister of the Poor serving in St. Joseph Home for the Elderly right here in Louisville. As a "chief beggar" for the elderly poor for many years, she made contact with so many businesses here in our city. She knew so many of the owners and they would never turn her down! 

As a volunteer priest at St. Joseph Home, celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation monthly and the Eucharist mostly on Mondays, I got to know her several years ago. 

In the time I knew her, she would have a health crisis every now and then, but managed to keep springing back. Just when I thought the end was coming, I would meet her in her motorized cart coming to Mass or navigating the doors of the room where I heard confessions! I would ask her "Sister Bernard! You have sprung back! On a scale of 1-10, how good do you feel today?" "Oh, about a 7," she would say smiling through her pain! She always rated herself higher than she actually felt in order to project a positive attitude! I lost count of how many times she "recovered" from this health problem or that!

       Little Sister of the Poor Bernard Hopkins                                           Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to LSP Bernard Hopkins of Louisville, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. LSP left this world on October 3, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor LSP's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

Visitation was held on Sunday, October 6th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, October 7th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, October 7th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (3938 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40213).

Expressions of Sympathy donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor.