| Date of Birth | November 27, 1961 |
| Date Deceased | January 13, 2025 |
| Hometown | Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
Kim Habeeba Salaam Hopson (Kim Bianca Hopson)
HORNELL – Kim Habeeba Salaam Hopson, 63, entered into rest unexpectedly Monday (Jan. 13, 2025) at her home at Church Street Court.
Born in Orange, NJ on Nov. 27, 1961 she was a daughter of the late James Hopson and Rae Benevento. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Dorian Washington and her sister, Rachel Hopson.
A graduate of East Orange (NJ) High School, class of 1979, Kim was employed in private duty nursing in New Jersey before moving to Hornell two years ago.
She was of the Islamic faith and enjoyed writing poetry and reading.
She is lovingly survived by one son, Quran Hopson of Hornell; three grandchildren; Quardir Hopson, Mikaylah Hopson and Wakeelah Holiday; two brothers, Scott Hopson of Binghamton, NY and Shawn (Laurie) Hopson of New York City.; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will take place at the convenience of her family at a later date.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Kim’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Kim are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
My sincere condolences to Quran Hopson and family in the passing of his beautiful mother. Habeeba and I shared the family lineage as cousins, because our fathers were brothers. We’ve shared many laughs and tears in our lifetime. One thing about her is that she always had a word for you. She was a well of information. You could always count on having a good laugh from her. You will be missed “Kim” Rest in sweet peace my cousin. Gone too soon. 💔😢
May Allah forgive her shortcomings, illuminate her grave, make her grave spacious, and bless her with the high place in Jannah (paradise)..Ameen…. #EOPANTHERS #class79🌹❤️
From Allah we come ..To Allah We Go ..May Allah make her grave spacious and full of light Ameen🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My lovely cousin You will be Miss.
Rest in peace.