Tamia was born into this world fearless, but yet, so full of life and love. MiMi, at two years old, wasn’t scared of Sh*!t (in Bernie Mac’s Voice). The Berkley hardhead and Hough hooligan transitioned into a young lady in her new neighborhood, Ingleside, where she went to Lake Taylor Middle School and was an outstanding member of Track and Field. MiMi received multiple accolades. She was also a cheerleader. MiMi, later took her talents to Booker T. Washington High School, where she excelled in JROTC, she even received an award for the BLT program. MiMi only played one basketball game with the Bookers, but her heart and determination got her an invitation to play for the next year. Before graduating high school, MiMi became a crew member for McDonalds franchise, then after graduating, MiMi continued to work for McDonalds.
MiMi was predeceased by her father, Thomas W. Benton; brother, Quincy D. Benton; grandfathers, Howard W. Hopkins, Jr. and John Benton Sr.; grandmothers, Carolyn A. Hopkins and Mary V. Scott Benton; uncle, John Benton, Jr; great aunt, Beverly D. Hassell; great grandmother, Evelyn Hassell and great grandfather Robert Hassell, Jr. MiMi is survived by her mother, Evelyn “Lisa” Hopkins; three brothers, Kelvin Beasley of Georgia, Thomas Palmer of Portsmouth and Eric Hopkins (Cierra) of Chesapeake, VA. Four sisters, Tamara Wilkerson of Washington, DC, Mary Stone (James) of Georgia, Ebony Woodard of Norfolk, VA and Carolyn Hopkins of Chesapeake, VA; Paternal grandmother, Minnie D. Simmons; one aunt, Lydia Diane Hopkins; of Norfolk, VA, two uncles, Steven Hopkins (Tamia) of Suffolk, VA, Robert Chris Hopkins (Sarah) of Norfolk, VA; cousins, Steven Hopkins, Jr, Calvin Powell, Takardi Brooks, Jasmine Hopkins, Christina Hull, John McInnis, Mark Gibbs, Doris and Tucker Taylor, Patricia Butts, Robert Rivers, Deloris Bryant and Pamela Benton; six nephews, Shon Jones, Kelvin Beasley, Jr, Christian Wilkerson, Quinterick Woodard, Kejon Marshall and Quincy Day; Eight nieces, ZyAsia Sweat, Quinae Woodard, Akira Palmer, Karmen Palmer, Kymanni King, Kamrynn Palmer, Kaidynx Hopkins and Xolani Hopkins; and a host of relatives and friends.
I have scars my father healed. I have memories, my father made happen I am an image my father created. I’ll be a legend that my father believed …….
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Barbara Shrelle Simmons says
May 26, 2020 at 12:17 pmRest in Peace sweet baby. I love you.
Ms. Barb
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May 26, 2020 at 2:37 pmCondolence to The family. I ask God to surround you all with peace and comfort. Mimi Sleep in peace. God has you in His keepings. I have u in my Heart❤
Lilnique says
June 2, 2020 at 12:14 pmI love you
Joshua Overton says
May 26, 2020 at 6:31 pmRih Friend I am going to miss you love you Sweetheart
Mr. Clinton Hill Sr. says
May 28, 2020 at 12:39 pmMr. Clinton Hill Sr.(Ingleside Maintenance Supervisor) and Family. Would like to extend Our Condolences to the family.. We are praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in Paradise.. IS-CEO-PRINECSS????!
niasia says
October 9, 2020 at 4:43 pmyour cuz niasia i love you with all my heart rip to my role dog i love and i will alway cant what to see you agaiin
Rhonda Douglass says
May 26, 2020 at 7:59 pmRest in Peace Beautiful Angel…
Tamara Wilkerson says
May 31, 2020 at 10:08 pmMimi, I love u so much…. I will never forget you Sister..this is so devastating for me. This wasn’t right baby…May the Lord give u eternal peace Mimi… Watch over us like we know you will because you was overprotective of your family. I’m so mad and so hurt..may the devil burn in the lake of fire for this one…Until the Lord has his final say….????
Kaidynx says
July 19, 2020 at 12:14 pmI love my aunt mimi I miss her so much ????
Mr. E' says
May 28, 2020 at 2:43 pmRest In Paradise Beautiful Angel !!!
I pray that your family finds peace and comfort. I am going to miss those intellectually conversations we would have. You were ahead of your time.
God Bless You!
#Booker4Life
Kayonce Scott says
May 29, 2020 at 1:18 pmRest In Peace MiMi♥️
Robert Hopkins says
May 30, 2020 at 11:30 amHeaven is shining brighter for another Angel has ascended May You Rest in peace gone but never forgotten as long as I live missing you so much goodbye baby
Sarah Hopkins says
May 30, 2020 at 1:51 pmRest in peace my beautiful angle God will always be on your side even in heaven
Jasmine Hopkins says
May 31, 2020 at 2:37 pmRest in Peace beautiful angel you will be greatly missed!!!
Na-Na says
May 31, 2020 at 2:38 pmTo the Hopkins and Benton families, you have my condolences and prayers. Rest up MiMi. I love you baby
Christina Hull says
May 31, 2020 at 6:10 pmRest In Peace MiMi . My condolences to all of the Hopkins and Benton family.
Dr. Thedia Jones Smith says
May 31, 2020 at 8:43 pmRest in peace Tamia. Your light shone brightly though all too briefly. It now shines in heaven.
I pray for peace and comfort for the Hopkins and Benton family in this time of sorrow.
Woodard-Benton says
May 31, 2020 at 11:06 pmTo my brothers and sisters, my sincere condolences. It’s nothing like a death, that you’re not prepared for. May your hearts be lifted, memories never fade and peace be upon your mental, for the last of the Benton babies is resting with our father.
To my sister Tamia…..
May you never be or feel alone again. With more love than you ever knew I had for you…. I’ll be ready to see you on the other side and that time, I’ll be the little sister, lol.
MISSY REGINA FAITH WILLIAMS says
June 2, 2020 at 1:18 amI AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL REAL GOOD. BE BLESS.
E’Kyira Bethea says
June 2, 2020 at 10:43 amRest In Peace Tamia, I will always love you.
Tom Harris says
June 2, 2020 at 11:40 amRest In Peace Tamia , I Love You until we meet again princess.
Deanna Archibald says
June 2, 2020 at 11:44 amMimi, you are resting in peace now! You were a beautiful gift given to your mother. Now you are an angel resting with the best of them… No Th at you were always LOVED sweetheart.
Your cousin,
Deanna & Family ❤️❤️❤️
Nartarshia McCrey says
June 2, 2020 at 12:24 pmI want to extend my heart felt condolences to the family. I use to look forward to seeing Tamia come into the clinic here at MT Curry peds. She always made me laugh at some of the things she would say to me when I saw her. Tamia was one of my favorite kids here and I am truly going to miss her.
Fly high beautiful
Nartarshia (the nurse)
Alice and William Toles says
June 2, 2020 at 6:16 pmOur hearts and prayers are with you all. This was so hard for us. We here in Baltimore, have nothing but love for you. May God’s peace be with you. Alice and William Toles and family.
Tay says
June 8, 2020 at 9:44 pmSorry , this is very sayd and i really do hope that your okau , and…. we love you mimi …????????????????
Lisa Hopkins Benton says
September 29, 2021 at 5:01 pmMommy misses you sooo much 9-20-21… just 1 more minute…. I love you babygirl💔💔💔
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