Virginia Bruce Bishop Odeneal

Born April 23, 1921, Macon, Tennessee. Parents Bruce Jerl and Ella Sue Yarbrough Bishop. Attended Covington schools. Graduated Lambuth College, Jackson, Tennessee, in 1943. Editor of College Newspaper, President of College Glee Club, Treasurer of Omega Upsilon Lambda Sorority, President of Drama Club, Secretary-Treasurer of Christian Movement Council, Jr. Class Editor of Yearbook. Listed in Who’s Who among American Universities and Colleges in 1942-43. Chosen by faculty as student contributing most to the college during residency. Graduate work at Vassar College, East Tennessee State, and FSU.

Married William Thomas Odeneal in 1946, resided in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1949, moved to Tallahassee, Florida, when Mr. Odeneal became a professor and coach at FSU.

Virginia was a teacher amd media specialist for 30 years. Taught in Tennessee, Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. After retirement, volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary for 6 years.

Always involved in church, esp. Calvary United Methodist Church in Lake Worth, FL. Worship chair for many years, on Staff-Parish Committee, member of Choir and Library staff.

Preceded in death by son Tom, Grandson Jacob, and brother Bruce. Survived by daughters: Cindy Zimmerman and Lisa Gizzie; Grandchildren: Shana, Evan and Max: Great Grandchildren: Cullen, Cadence, and Avi.

Burial in Hillcrest Cemetary, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Dorsey E. Earl Smith Funeral home in charge.