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Sherry Jean Bishop
January 6, 1941 - May 28, 2021

Sherry Jean Walton Bishop of Trumann departed from this life on Friday, May 28, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 22 days.  She was born Monday, January 6, 1941 in  Poinsett County and  lived her lifetime in Trumann.   She was  the daughter of the late  John Dean and Lois Lanella Bonds Walton. She was  preceded in death by her husband, William Henry “Bill” Bishop , one brother Donald Walton,  and her life long friend Carolyn  McMullin. Sherry was an avid sports fan especially basketball, she was an excellent cook as she cooked for any occasion when asked, a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and  enjoyed loving her children and grandchildren.       She is survived by one son, Robin Bishop and Karen Hendrix of Trumann, one daughter, Tammy Terry  also of Trumann, three grandchildren, Trey Terry, Brittany Terry, and Madison Sullivan,      The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.  Funeral services will be held at l0:00 AM Wednesday morning in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Barker officiating.   Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro. Pallbearers will be Tim Bufford, Keath Sullivan, Paul McAnally, Matt Moon, Brent Henderson, and D.J. Penter.  Honorary pallbearers are Lee Roy May, Bob Stotts, Dale Whitlatch, Johnny Whitlatch, Mike Dungan, Rick Gillette and all McCormick Alumni.       In compliance with Covid-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is acceptable a Covid-19 acknowledgement form is required to be signed and social distancing will be observed. All who assisted with her care at NEA Baptist Hospital are to be commended and thanked.         Memorials may be made to St Jude Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105.       An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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Visitation

June 1, 2021
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
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Funeral Service

June 2, 2021
10:00 AM

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
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  1. Perrianne James, Lampasas says

    Robin, So very sorry for the loss of your Mom.

  2. Jonathan Redman, TRUMANN says

    Ms. Bishop was someone special. She loved watching basketball and would attend every game. She had a heart of service. She was an amazing cook and would bring meals to the Trumann Police Department, we ate like kings! She will be sorely missed.

  3. Mary Carolyn Marsh, Jonesboro says

    My favorite memory of Sherry is that anytime I spent the night with Tammy when we were kids, she would make me biscuits and white gravy because I never had it at my home ????Sooo yummy! It made me feel special!??

  4. Patsy Turner, Trumann, AR says

    I remember Sherry as a sweet and caring person with a beautiful smile for everyone. The world would benefit greatly with more people like her. She will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Sherry. Patsy Turner (Mrs. Jimmy Turner)

  5. Sandra Jenkins, Jonesboro says

    Thoughts and prayers for the family!

  6. Norma Anderson , Jonesboro, Arkansas says

    So sorry for this loss. Sherry was a wonderful, delightful lady. Always enjoyed our visits when she worked at the Bank of Trumann, with husband, Carroll Anderson. Praying for the families. ????????

  7. Johnnie Kendall, Star City, Arkansas says

    Sending condolences

  8. GEORGE BROWN JR, Millington Tn says

    Even though we've not been in touch as much as I would have liked you have been in my thoughts. You and uncle Billy were always kind and thoughtful to me when I was younger and I always enjoyed the times I spent at your house visiting Robin and Tammy. My mom thought the world of you.

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