Marilyn L. Hopes, 67, of Cuero passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 17, 1958 in Cuero to the late Robert and Mary Louise Dailey Mathis. She worked as a CNA at Cuero Nursing and Rehab caring for the elderly for over twenty years. In her most recent employment with CISD, she found a new love for working with children as a paraprofessional. She loved spending time with her family and grandkids and she never met a stranger.

She is survived by her daughter, Tywanisha Adams (Keith); sisters, Sandra Lott and Katherine Newman (Victor); brothers, Rodney Mathis (Tina), Dwayne Mathis (Ludi) and Bobby Charles Mathis (Lisa Mae) and grandchildren, Peighsyn, Peyton and Paxton Lemke.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Kathleen Mathis and Eunice Cartwright and brother, John "Stokey" Mathis.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2026, 10:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home with graveside services to begin at 11:00 AM at New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Anthony Mathis, Dayton Mathis, Deveryck Mathis, Teveyin Mathis, Darius Mathis, Justin Wesley, Andrew Mathis, and Devin Mathis.

Honorary pallbearers include Averlynn Mathis, Michael Lott and Keith Lemke.

Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.