Virginia (Vail ) Bishop, 92, of Oklahoma City, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 7th, 2023 in Oklahoma City.
Virginia was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma January 29, 1931 to Leonard and Hattie Vail. Virginia was the second of nine children, so it goes without saying there was never a dull moment during her childhood. During her high school years, Virginia along with her two sisters enjoyed and excelled in softball and basketball.
Virginia graduated from Yeager High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Junior" Bishop, Jr., on October 22, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. In 1952, Junior enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea. Virginia joined Junior when he returned stateside to Tinker Air Force Base. In 1955, they welcomed their daughter Renee into the world. Virginia loved being a wife and a mother. She always made sure her family's needs were lovingly met. Virginia and her family were active members at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church and the church was an integral part of their life together. Virginia was a devoted member at Southern Oaks for over 65 years and served many years as Church Secretary. She will be missed by her church family.
Virginia retired from the Federal Service after working in the Accounting Division of the FAA in Oklahoma City for 25 years. She made great memories and countless friends during her career. After Junior and Virginia retired, they enjoyed taking their boat and motor home down on the Texas side of Toledo Bend Lake, spending as much time as possible enjoying those activities. They especially enjoyed the company of close friends who spent time there with them.
Virginia will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but she will always be remembered for her radiant smile, kindness and grace.
She was preceded in death by her
Husband of 69 Years: Clarence Bishop;
Parents, Leonard and Hattie Vail;
Sisters, Imogene Cornelius, Krystine Aldridge, Cytha Lou Simpson, June Cousins;
Brothers, Leonard Ray Vail; Ralph Vail.
Survived by
Daughter, Renee Bishop;
Brothers, Larry Vail and Floyd Vail;
Numerous Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and loving friends.
Visitation
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
4000 SW 119th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73173
Notes
Family will be present to greet friends 6PM-8PM on Thursday.
Service
Friday, April 14th, 2023 1:00pm
Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church
6501 S. Walker
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Officiant
Reverend Mark Parker
Co-Celebrant
Reverend Rick Nance
Interment
Friday, April 14th, 2023 3:00pm
Resthaven Memory Gardens - Oklahoma City
500 SW 104th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139
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OKLAHOMA CITY
Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 7, 2023. Visitation is Thursday at Vondel Smith South Lakes 4pm-8pm with family to greet friends 6pm-8pm. Services are 1:00 PM Friday April 14, 2023 at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church 6501 S Walker with interment to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Visit vondelsmithmortuary.com to read Virginia's full obituary.
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Page 11A.
Virginia was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma January 29, 1931 to Leonard and Hattie Vail. Virginia was the second of nine children, so it goes without saying there was never a dull moment during her childhood. During her high school years, Virginia along with her two sisters enjoyed and excelled in softball and basketball.
Virginia graduated from Yeager High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Junior" Bishop, Jr., on October 22, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. In 1952, Junior enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea. Virginia joined Junior when he returned stateside to Tinker Air Force Base. In 1955, they welcomed their daughter Renee into the world. Virginia loved being a wife and a mother. She always made sure her family's needs were lovingly met. Virginia and her family were active members at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church and the church was an integral part of their life together. Virginia was a devoted member at Southern Oaks for over 65 years and served many years as Church Secretary. She will be missed by her church family.
Virginia retired from the Federal Service after working in the Accounting Division of the FAA in Oklahoma City for 25 years. She made great memories and countless friends during her career. After Junior and Virginia retired, they enjoyed taking their boat and motor home down on the Texas side of Toledo Bend Lake, spending as much time as possible enjoying those activities. They especially enjoyed the company of close friends who spent time there with them.
Virginia will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but she will always be remembered for her radiant smile, kindness and grace.
She was preceded in death by her
Husband of 69 Years: Clarence Bishop;
Parents, Leonard and Hattie Vail;
Sisters, Imogene Cornelius, Krystine Aldridge, Cytha Lou Simpson, June Cousins;
Brothers, Leonard Ray Vail; Ralph Vail.
Survived by
Daughter, Renee Bishop;
Brothers, Larry Vail and Floyd Vail;
Numerous Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and loving friends.
Visitation
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
4000 SW 119th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73173
Notes
Family will be present to greet friends 6PM-8PM on Thursday.
Service
Friday, April 14th, 2023 1:00pm
Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church
6501 S. Walker
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Officiant
Reverend Mark Parker
Co-Celebrant
Reverend Rick Nance
Interment
Friday, April 14th, 2023 3:00pm
Resthaven Memory Gardens - Oklahoma City
500 SW 104th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OKLAHOMA CITY
Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 7, 2023. Visitation is Thursday at Vondel Smith South Lakes 4pm-8pm with family to greet friends 6pm-8pm. Services are 1:00 PM Friday April 14, 2023 at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church 6501 S Walker with interment to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Visit vondelsmithmortuary.com to read Virginia's full obituary.
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Page 11A.
Virginia (Vail ) Bishop, 92, of Oklahoma City, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 7th, 2023 in Oklahoma City.
Virginia was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma January 29, 1931 to Leonard and Hattie Vail. Virginia was the second of nine children, so it goes without saying there was never a dull moment during her childhood. During her high school years, Virginia along with her two sisters enjoyed and excelled in softball and basketball.
Virginia graduated from Yeager High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Junior" Bishop, Jr., on October 22, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. In 1952, Junior enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea. Virginia joined Junior when he returned stateside to Tinker Air Force Base. In 1955, they welcomed their daughter Renee into the world. Virginia loved being a wife and a mother. She always made sure her family's needs were lovingly met. Virginia and her family were active members at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church and the church was an integral part of their life together. Virginia was a devoted member at Southern Oaks for over 65 years and served many years as Church Secretary. She will be missed by her church family.
Virginia retired from the Federal Service after working in the Accounting Division of the FAA in Oklahoma City for 25 years. She made great memories and countless friends during her career. After Junior and Virginia retired, they enjoyed taking their boat and motor home down on the Texas side of Toledo Bend Lake, spending as much time as possible enjoying those activities. They especially enjoyed the company of close friends who spent time there with them.
Virginia will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but she will always be remembered for her radiant smile, kindness and grace.
She was preceded in death by her
Husband of 69 Years: Clarence Bishop;
Parents, Leonard and Hattie Vail;
Sisters, Imogene Cornelius, Krystine Aldridge, Cytha Lou Simpson, June Cousins;
Brothers, Leonard Ray Vail; Ralph Vail.
Survived by
Daughter, Renee Bishop;
Brothers, Larry Vail and Floyd Vail;
Numerous Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and loving friends.
Visitation
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
4000 SW 119th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73173
Notes
Family will be present to greet friends 6PM-8PM on Thursday.
Service
Friday, April 14th, 2023 1:00pm
Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church
6501 S. Walker
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Officiant
Reverend Mark Parker
Co-Celebrant
Reverend Rick Nance
Interment
Friday, April 14th, 2023 3:00pm
Resthaven Memory Gardens - Oklahoma City
500 SW 104th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OKLAHOMA CITY
Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 7, 2023. Visitation is Thursday at Vondel Smith South Lakes 4pm-8pm with family to greet friends 6pm-8pm. Services are 1:00 PM Friday April 14, 2023 at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church 6501 S Walker with interment to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Visit vondelsmithmortuary.com to read Virginia's full obituary.
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Page 11A.
Virginia was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma January 29, 1931 to Leonard and Hattie Vail. Virginia was the second of nine children, so it goes without saying there was never a dull moment during her childhood. During her high school years, Virginia along with her two sisters enjoyed and excelled in softball and basketball.
Virginia graduated from Yeager High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Junior" Bishop, Jr., on October 22, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. In 1952, Junior enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea. Virginia joined Junior when he returned stateside to Tinker Air Force Base. In 1955, they welcomed their daughter Renee into the world. Virginia loved being a wife and a mother. She always made sure her family's needs were lovingly met. Virginia and her family were active members at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church and the church was an integral part of their life together. Virginia was a devoted member at Southern Oaks for over 65 years and served many years as Church Secretary. She will be missed by her church family.
Virginia retired from the Federal Service after working in the Accounting Division of the FAA in Oklahoma City for 25 years. She made great memories and countless friends during her career. After Junior and Virginia retired, they enjoyed taking their boat and motor home down on the Texas side of Toledo Bend Lake, spending as much time as possible enjoying those activities. They especially enjoyed the company of close friends who spent time there with them.
Virginia will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but she will always be remembered for her radiant smile, kindness and grace.
She was preceded in death by her
Husband of 69 Years: Clarence Bishop;
Parents, Leonard and Hattie Vail;
Sisters, Imogene Cornelius, Krystine Aldridge, Cytha Lou Simpson, June Cousins;
Brothers, Leonard Ray Vail; Ralph Vail.
Survived by
Daughter, Renee Bishop;
Brothers, Larry Vail and Floyd Vail;
Numerous Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and loving friends.
Visitation
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
4000 SW 119th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73173
Notes
Family will be present to greet friends 6PM-8PM on Thursday.
Service
Friday, April 14th, 2023 1:00pm
Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church
6501 S. Walker
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Officiant
Reverend Mark Parker
Co-Celebrant
Reverend Rick Nance
Interment
Friday, April 14th, 2023 3:00pm
Resthaven Memory Gardens - Oklahoma City
500 SW 104th Street
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OKLAHOMA CITY
Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 7, 2023. Visitation is Thursday at Vondel Smith South Lakes 4pm-8pm with family to greet friends 6pm-8pm. Services are 1:00 PM Friday April 14, 2023 at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church 6501 S Walker with interment to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Visit vondelsmithmortuary.com to read Virginia's full obituary.
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Page 11A.
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