Valita married Robert “Roy” Hopson on October 29, 1950, in Raton, New Mexico. To this union, two children, Randy and Gayle were born. She lived in Colorado Springs for over 70 years.
While doing the bookkeeping for their trucking company from 1955 to 2020, she also enjoyed a 42-year career at Exchange National Bank in Colorado Springs. After her retirement from the bank until her passing, she was a valued employee at The ARC Thrift Stores for 25 years.
She is survived by her son Randy Hopson and daughter Gayle (Hopson) Ray, son-in-law A.D. Ray, and grandson Rob Ray.
She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Olpha Cox, her sister Vernis Tracy, and brother Vaughn Cox.
Memorial service will be held at Living Word Church, Calhan, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29th. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The ARC Thrift Store.
