Margaret Bishop, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Griff Bishop, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Larry & wife Linda, Oden & wife Pat, Michael & wife Donna, Jimmy & wife Teresa, and Colen & wife Amanda; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
After retiring from Hill’s Dept. Store Margaret was active in the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, the American Legion, and the Red Hat Society.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, from 5-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd at 2 pm at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Steve Lackey officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. After the funeral service there will be a reception at the Rescue Squad building.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Margaret’s name to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 110 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA.