Annie Yopp Hill was born in North Haven on June 6, 1940, to the late Edward Yopp Sr. and Thelma Brown Yopp. Annie graduated from North Haven High School and attended New Hampshire College.
Annie was an employee of the state of Connecticut for over 35 years. She began her career with the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee and later worked with the state Public Defender’s office as a pretrial investigator.
Annie’s work brought her into contact with people who did not have access to capital or political wealth, but she used her unique intellect and skills to ensure that every individual received legal representation when brought before the court.
Annie loved children, people, music, exercise and, most of all, to talk. During her life she traveled to the Bahamas and numerous cities across America.
Annie made friends quickly and was always willing to help when asked. She was loved by people from every community and was well-known throughout the city and the state for her quick wit and unusual ability to have the last word in any conversation.
Annie is survived by a brother, John Artis Yopp, and a sister-in-law, Lana V. Yopp, of New Haven and Matthews, N.C. She was predeceased by sisters Elizabeth “Betty” Yopp and Mary Ann Williams and a brother, Edward Yopp Jr. Annie leaves many nephews, nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces. Annie had two lifelong, best friends, Mae Huckaby and Hilda Grace Kilpatrick, who shared many interests with her.
A celebration of Annie’s life and legacy will be held Friday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., with Rev. Samuel Ross-Lee officiating. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10 – 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Attorney John “Jack” Keyes, 420 E. Main Street, Branford, 06405 for the Annie Yopp Scholarship Fund that will help educate children from foster care or adoptions backgrounds.
Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St. An online guestbook is available at www.curvinkcouncil.com.