Mrs. Virginia Rutter Bishop

Virginia Bishop, 94, of Bluefield, WV died on August 2, 2023, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV after an extended duration of illness and hospitalizations. Born October 31, 1928, in Bristol VA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin I. Rutter and Marinda Frances Privett Rutter. She graduated early from Wallace High School and attended King College. She worked in Bristol, VA for Bell Telephone Company and married beloved husband Earnest G Bishop, then moved to Bluefield, WV where he was employed by the IRS in Bluefield. She later worked and retired as a bookkeeper with AAA Travel Agency in Bluefield, WV, She was also an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 60 years. In addition to her parents Mrs. Bishop was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Earnest G Bishop and son Earnest G Bishop, Jr., sister Sue Crawford, and brother Jack Rutter. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia “Trish” Bishop Herzog, three grandchildren: Logan Herzog, Lianne Herzog, and Courtney Herzog. Sister Gladys Gheesling of Wichita, KS, and many nieces and nephews. She loved the Lord whole heartedly and wanted to share His word, of verses she loved, from the King James Version: Psalms 23 1-6 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. JOHN 14: 1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; PHILIPPIANS 4:7 7and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Charity donations in lieu of flowers, can be made to ASPCA.org in her name and include email trishh4@gmail.com (for notification purposes for ASPCA.org of your donation.) and at address 103 Bish Ave. Princeton, WV 24740. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell, WV.

Mrs. Virginia Rutter Bishop

October 31, 1928 - August 2, 2023