Hilda Ruth Poppell
February 6, 1923 – February 23, 2016

Graveside funeral services for Hilda Ruth Poppell, 93, of New Orleans, LA, are at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, in Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Whigham, GA. Ms. Poppell passed away in New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

Mrs. Poppell was born on February 6, 1923, to the late Albert and Agnes Poppell. She and her mother moved to New Orleans in the early 50’s as an employee of the Esso Corporation and retired from Exxon Corporation in the late 70’s. She was a member of The National Secretaries Association (IAAP) for 60 years and has many plaques for service throughout her home. After retirement she and friends traveled the World, Europe, Asia, the Pacific and North America. She had many hobbies: art, music, and poetry. She was a member of The Carrollton United Methodist Church in New Orleans, having served in the choir and many educational positions.

Survivors include: her nephews, Tommy Poppell and Charles Poppell, both of Panama City, Florida; and her favorite cat, Sonny.

She was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Mary Bessie Poppell; brother, Leon Poppell; and a nephew, James Poppell.

Memorials may be made in Ms. Poppell’s memory to: Carrollton United Methodist Church, 921 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118.

The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service in the cemetery.