Opal Virginia Bishop

November 7, 1932 - April 14, 2019

Monday, April 15, 2019 Opal Virginia (Sherwood) Bishop, 86, of Benton Harbor died Sunday, April 14 at home with her loving family by her side. She had an extended illness. Arrangements are being handled by Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, 1053 E Napier Ave. She was cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a future date. Please send memories and photos to www.florin.net. Opal was born to Charles Sherwood and Emma Winberry on November 7, 1932 in Bells Hollow, TN. She lived in the immediate area for over 75 years after moving here from Bells Hollow when she was 9 years old. Her work ethic was very high, working for over 20 years at VM and another 20 years plus at Kaywood Manufacturing. Her interests included keeping an immaculate house, and a lovely garden . She and her husband, Roscoe, would travel to Florida for vacations for many years. Opal was a strict disciplinarian and checked on her adult children until the day she died. She is survived by her 3 daughters Doris Horton, Dianna Bishop and Patricia McGee all of St. Joseph. Opal had 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.. She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe, daughter Kathy Bishop and her parents.