Georgette Bishop

Georgette Bishop

Georgette Schaefer Bishop, of Roanoke, Martinsville, and formally Long Island, NY, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 99. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville for 65 years and also a member of the Pythian Sisters. She leaves behind her three children, Linda M. Bishop (April) of Roanoke, VA, Richard W. Bishop (Ann) of Midlothian, VA, and Karen Bishop Beck of Anderson, SC; grandson, Justin T. Bishop (Luda) of Henrico VA; and great-grandsons, Emory T. Bishop and Cormac Turner of North Chesterfield, VA. Georgette was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Georgetta Schaefer; her twin brother, Bob and younger brother, Bill, all from Port Washington, NY. Sadly, preceding Georgette most recently, was her cherished son-in-law, Leslie M. Beck, beloved husband of daughter Karen. And of course, the love of her life for 75 years, Carl Attison Bishop who passed on December 8, 2021.

Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Norris Funeral Services, Kings Mountain Rd., Martinsville, VA. A celebration of Georgette's long, illustrious life will be held at 12 p.m., on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Norris Funeral Services, with Chaplain Clark Richardson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Burial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050. Norris Funeral Service, Inc & Crematory is serving the Bishop family. Online condolences can be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.