Hilga Kopter

September 21, 1944 - October 26, 2021

Hilga Kopter, 77, of Cornelius passed away October 26, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1944, in Wurzburg, Germany to the late Johann and Freida Schober. She passed away from Pancreatic Cancer while at Novant Huntersville. Hilga was preceded in death by her two brothers, Gunter and Manfred, sister Ria who resided in Wurzburg, Germany and her sister Charlotte who resided in Claysburg. Pennsylvania. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother “Nanny”. In this role, she was tenacious and remarkable in her acts of love and care for her entire family. She was an amazing person, the memory of her spirit, devotion, love, kindness, smile and laughter will forever endure through all of us all and bring warmth and comfort to all who knew her. She was employed for 27 years at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center where she worked until her diagnosis in June 2021. She enjoyed working, shopping and spending time with her family. She enjoyed traveling with her family and especially enjoyed trips to visit family in Germany and her sister Charlotte and her family in Pennsylvania. She had many talents, was an amazing baker who shared her baking talent with grandson Eric, they both enjoyed preparing treats for family and friends, most especially over the holidays. She is survived by her three daughters, Ellen Schober, Donna Wallace and Madeline Bone and their spouses Kevin Wallace and Damian Bone. Grandchildren: Karri, Jason, Kelly, Carla, Jessica, Monica, CJ, and Eric; Great grandchildren, Ethan, Jayden, Derrick, Lily, Maddie, Remie, August, Hunter, Marshall, Abigail, Owen, Kourtlynn and Aubrey; some cousins, nieces and nephews. Mom (Nanny) will forever be loved and missed by us all. Memorials may be made to the Autism Speaks autismspeaks.org or St. Jude stjude.org. A reception will be held from 1-3 PM Sunday, October 31 in the James Funeral Home Community Room for anybody who would like to come and celebrate her life. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.