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Myrtle BISHOP Obituary
A native of Speedwell, Va., Myrtle had lived in Williamsburg for 67 years. She was an employee of Binn's Department Store for 5 years where she loved meeting and talking with many of Williamsburg's residents. Myrtle moved to Newport News in 2004 where she lived with her son for five years.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, John Q. Bishop in 1981.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Robert J. Martin; three brothers, Robert McAllister, Terry (Bud) McAllister and William (Bill) McAllister; three sisters, Elsie Hall, Aileen Irvin and Catherine Larson; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2010, in Williamsburg Memorial Park with the Rev. Clarence W. Hilling officiating.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle BISHOP
June 23, 2010
Bobby, We are so sorry for your loss. We know you were always the bright spot in her life and she was always your best friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sad time. Take care, Brenda Tuck, Aileen and Kenneth Irvin.
Joy McAllister-Dunfee
June 4, 2010
Bobby,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Myrtle was a GREAT AND AMAIZING LADY! I will always remember her with the fondest memories and love. My only regret is that I can't be there. Just know that I will be there in Spirit and HEART! My prayers are with you. Take care.
Love,
Joy
Michael McAllister
June 4, 2010
Bobby,
We are so sorry for your loss, you were a very devoted son and she was very proud of you. I will miss my Aunt Myrtle very much.She will always be remembered and she will always be in my heart. Rest in peace sweet lady.
June 3, 2010
Dear Bob,I sorry for your loss.You have been a good son.May God bless and comfort you.All the boys in the model shop send their sympathies. Bob Talley.
Barbara Whitt
June 3, 2010
Bobby You have been such a Good Son to your Mom. Aunt Myrtle will be missed by a lot of Family and Friends. May she RIP
Rayland Edgerton
June 3, 2010
Bobby,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. She will be missed greatly. I am so glad her suffering is over and she is in a much more peaceful place.
Linda Parrino
June 3, 2010
I knew Myrtle through her son, Bob Martin, a dear friend of mine.She was a lovely lady. I know Myrtle could never have been so comforted in her last years if not for her devoted son, Bob. Rest in peace Myrtle and my deepest sympathy to Bob and his family.
Patricia Letzinger
June 3, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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