Velma Jean (Turner) Bishop Obituary (1928 - 2022)

Velma Jean Bishop, 93, of Dover passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born December 14, 1928 in Hoxie, Arkansas and grew up in Newport, Arkansas. She married Charles W. Bishop on May 10, 1948. Their loving marriage lasted 66 years until his passing February 13, 2014. She gave birth to 5 children and was a housewife. She deeply loved and cared for her children. Later she worked for 21 years, from 1972 until 1996 with her husband Charles, a pharmacist when they owned the Dover Pharmacy. She and Charles were avid supporters and fans of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. They would travel to many states to attend Razorback Games. They also loved and supported the Dover Pirates and the community of Dover. She loved art and studied art at Arkansas Tech University. She was a fabulous artist and won awards for her paintings. She was a member of the Dover United Methodist Church. Velma will be remembered for her wit, charming, wonderful personality. She was willing to help anyone and over the years had developed many close friendships. She will be forever loved and missed by her family, relatives and a host of friends. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bishop, her son, David W. Bishop, her parents, Buel L. and Cleo Turner, her brothers Joseph N. Turner, Charles E. Turner, Carl R. Turner, Buel L. Turner Jr., a sister, Betty L. Keton. She is survived by her sons, Charles W. Bishop Jr., Robert G. Bishop (Kim), daughters, Rebecca Featherston (Jay), Laura J. Bishop, her brother, Joseph Turner, sister Gerri L. Turner-Ungerecht, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Private graveside service and burial will be Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at McFadden Cemetery in Dover by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Online obituary and guestbook is available at www.humphreyfuneral.com