Miriam Porter Hopson Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Miriam Porter Hopson

Miriam Porter Hopson, 73, of Lawrenceville, Georgia; formerly of Richmond, Virginia, departed this earth on July 25, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1950 in Prince George, Maryland. She was affectionately known as Cookie, Ma, Buffy, Mimi, Aunt Cookie, Hopson and Mama Cookie. She was a graduate of the Original Armstrong High School and the Medical College of VA’s Nursing School. She retired from MCV after 30 years of service. Miriam opened the self-accredited “Mimi’s Day Care”, which had two graduates, Torrence Artis (godson) and Kelsey Robinson (granddaugher). Graduation requirements included reciting the theme of Mimi’s favorite show, Walker Texas Ranger. (smile) Miriam moved to Georgia to live with her daughter, LaShawn, in February 2018. Her Jamaican Home Care Team (Wakina, Seneica and Norma) assisted in countless ways to make sure that Mimi was well taken care of. In May of 2024, she lost a very dear caregiver, Sylvia Jackson. Additional VIP caregivers were Markita Smith (cousin/bonus daughter) and Kaitlyn Robinson (bonus granddaughter).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Francis Porter and Marian Mangrum Porter; stepmother, Gwendolyn C. Porter and her sister, Cassandra Felise Porter. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, LaShawn Hopson Robinson (Kevin); granddaughter, Kelsey Robinson; sisters, Valarie Payne and WyJean Porter; niece, Ryan Payne; godson, Torrence Artis; her Hopson Family; former coworkers of MCV’s Main 9 Central and her bonus daughters, Judy Lewis and Tashika Nixon-Williams. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond, Virginia. Interment private. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com

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May her memory be a blessing. With deepest sympathy.
Karen Burns-Hill

You were not only my aunt but a great friend. I could always talk to you about anything without fear that of judgment or that it would be shared. Wee could easily spend hours on the phone and I will miss that. I will also miss your joy filled voice every single time I saw or spoke with you. No matter what, you always sounded happy. I remember one time you called and I was in such a funk, you would not let me get off the phone until my mood changed and you certainly changed it for me. You were such a beautiful person inside and out and I will always cherish each and every memory of you! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER! Rest in heavenly peace until we meet again. 🫶🏾😘🙏🏾

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and your family.
Debra Cain

She will be greatly missed. Such a beautiful person inside and out. I remember our fun nights on 11-7 on Main 9C. It was my honor to have known her.

Send prayers and Condolences to the family. Ricky Lena's oldest son

May you find strength, comfort and peace in the memories of your loved one.
Continued prayers for the family.
Felicia Heard, Atlanta, Georgia

May the memories of your mother bring you comfort and peace.
Felicia Heard, Atlanta, GA

To the family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is heavy as I'm writing this. When I first met "Buffy" as I called her, I was in High School. I'm so glad my best friend, Ryan, gave me the opportunity to share her family. I have so many memories throughout our 20+ yrs of friendship. I was so excited to go to the family gatherings. We always had a good time! I looked forward to seeing everyone especially Buffy! Her smile was so bright and she always had something funny to say! I loved when she would say "Heyyyy Ryan Payne!" I will cherish all the memories and one day I will make that corn pudding just like her! Love always Anshon "Annie Mapp"

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Hopson. May God continue to provide you all comfort and strength during this time. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Natasha Nelson and Family

Praying for peace and comfort for the family. May God keep you in His care.

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May the joyous memories of your Mom provide comfort. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Praying for your continued comfort and peace.
Rosie Daugherty

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. May the wonderful memories of your Mom continue to give you comfort. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Expressions of condolences and wishes to maintain the loving memory. God Bless... Dr. Bouie/FNS/SERO/Atlanta

I am Norma. one of Mimi caregiver's. from Jamaica 🇯🇲 I just want to give my sympathy to her Daughter and Granddaughter and to the rest of her other relatives and friends. Mimi is such a beautiful soul. she always have me laughing nonstop. Whenever time is time for me to leave after taking care of her.I can lave right away I have to sit and chat with her. just want to tell you that we all miss Mimi but she is in a better place in heaven with her maker sleep on and take your rest Mimi we all love you and miss you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

My sincere condolences to the family. Rev.Annie Wright

The first of the 4 Porter Girls. She could be a pest and annoying through the years but was a great older sister. A sister there for the good and the bad times and my life long friend. I miss the daily calls. So many times something has occurred and my first thought is to call Buffy. The Your journey is complete no more pain or suffering. You are now with those that loved and missed you as much as we do now. Eternal rest and peace grant unto you. Until we meet again Always your lil sister Geno

May you find strength in this time of grief. Continued prayers for you and your Your daughter during this time.

In Loving Memory of our Wonderful Cousin Of all the special gifts in life however great or small, to have you as our cousin was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear "We love and miss you and wish that you were here" Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterdays are always there. A silent thought, a secret tear keeps your memory ever near in our hearts forever. David T. Hopson

Kairo and I will miss you dearly Mimi you taught me a lot of things and you have given me so much love and affection through my years. I appreciate your support and hope that you rest well. Job well done💕.. PS make sure you share with god your version of the baby shark song.

Kaitlyn R