1928
2018
Reva Clark Bishop, 89, of Charlottesville, passed away on January 28, 2018.
Reva was born on February 1, 1928, in Del Rio, TN, to the late John Allen and Arabella Bible Clark. Reva was a dedicated wife, mother, friend and wonderful homemaker. She was known for her excellent cooking skills and sought after recipes. She had a beautiful voice and was a member of Cunningham United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years.
In addition to her parents, Reva was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Macon Bishop; brothers Vasie Clark, Oren Clark and Edward Clark. Sisters Louise Rutherford, Ruth McCracken, Esther McElyea, and Hazel Lewis.
Reva is survived by her sister Iris Wyatt; sons John C. Bishop and his wife Peggy, and James E. Bishop; daughter Sandra B. Riggins and her husband Walter; granddaughters Jenifer R. Coleman, Michelle L. Collier and her husband Jesse; and great granddaughter, Eva Collier.
A graveside service will be held at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, located at 1794 Richmond Rd, Troy, VA 22974 on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11 AM with reception to immediately follow at Cunningham United Methodist Church located at 5423 Ruritan Lake Road, Palmyra, VA 22963.
Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
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Sponsored by Teague Funeral Home.
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February 7, 2018
Dear Jonny, Jimmy and Sandra,
Know our prayers are with you and will continue. God has richly blessed you with these precious years with your Mother, May the remberance be those of joy, great pleasure, special occasions, and most of all how God so loved the world that He gave His only son so we can all sped eternity together.
We are so thankful for the wonderful memories we have of Aunt Reva.
Larry and Melanie McElyea, Morristown, Tennessee
February 4, 2018
Emily Payne
I have known Reva since her and Harold started going to Salem Church. She was a wonderful person with a wonderful voice. Always enjoyed my visits with her at her home and after she moved to Lady of Peace. I will truly miss her.
January 31, 2018
Alice Saylor-Yarber
Prayers to all of you. Mom and I enjoyed our trips to VA to visit. And I will always have special memories of Aunt Reva. One especially at Trump's winery.She wouldn't get out of the car, but new exactly where it was!
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