Shirley Hill Bishop

May 10, 2015, as the result of a stroke. Her final days were

spent surrounded by family, close friends and others whose

lives she had touched throughout her life. Shirley was born

March 13, 1936, in Martinsville, Virginia to Henry and Mary

Elizabeth Holt Hill and had a wonderful childhood there. She

attended Westhampton College of the University of Richmond

where she was active in campus activities and was elected

Homecoming Queen and Web Yearbook Beauty. There she

met her future husband, Francis E. “Skip” Bishop, whom she

married shortly after graduation. They settled in Arlington

where they raised three sons, Bill, Chris, and Lee. As active

members of the community, the family developed many

lifelong friendships. When the children were older, Shirley

became a successful real estate agent specializing in the

Northern Virginia area. Memorial Baptist Church was a

center of her universe. Throughout the years she served

on many committees and became a deacon. Known for her

vivacious and energetic personality and hospitality, she helped

with many receptions and events in the church and in the

community.

Although preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and

her sister, she is lovingly survived by her sons, their families,

including six grandchildren, and special friend, Walter Monroe.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18 from 5-8

p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church. Burial will take

place on Tuesday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery in

Leesburg. A Service in Celebration of Her Life will take

place on Tuesday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at Memorial

Baptist Church in Arlington. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.