W. Bernice Bishop, age 81, of Edmond, passed away August 1, 2007. She was born May 8, 1926 in Hammon, Oklahoma to William Yancey and Katie (Johns) Collins. Bernice was a homemaker and also worked as a Rosie the Riveter in the ship yards in Washington State. In addition to that, she was a hair stylist and a home health provider. Bernice had a wonderful sense of humor and was a very loving and caring person. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Jamie Bishop Leal and Maylene Bishop Powers; one granddaughter, Brandi Ramos; her parents; two brothers, David and Melvin Collins; two sisters, Elta Jones and Nellie Pittman. She is survived by her husband, James L. Bishop; one sister, Opal Downs; two daughters, Darla J. Norton and husband Dr. Jack Norton and Sandra Petty. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held.
W. Bernice Bishop, age 81, of Edmond, passed away August 1, 2007. She was born May 8, 1926 in Hammon, Oklahoma to William Yancey and Katie (Johns) Collins. Bernice was a homemaker and also worked as a Rosie the Riveter in the ship yards in Washington State. In addition to that, she was a hair stylist and a home health provider. Bernice had a wonderful sense of humor and was a very loving and caring person. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Jamie Bishop Leal and Maylene Bishop Powers; one granddaughter, Brandi Ramos; her parents; two brothers, David and Melvin Collins; two sisters, Elta Jones and Nellie Pittman. She is survived by her husband, James L. Bishop; one sister, Opal Downs; two daughters, Darla J. Norton and husband Dr. Jack Norton and Sandra Petty. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held.
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