220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Sherry Jean Bishop

Sherry Jean Bishop

Sherry Jean Bishop

January 6, 1941 - May 28, 2021

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Obituary

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.

Service Details

Public/Visitation

June 1, 2021

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311
Funeral Service

June 2, 2021

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311

Guest Book

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

Perrianne James, Lampasas

June 7, 2021

"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.

Jonathan Redman, TRUMANN

June 1, 2021

"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!??

Mary Carolyn Marsh, Jonesboro

May 31, 2021

"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)

Patsy Turner, Trumann, AR

May 31, 2021

"Thoughts and prayers for the family!

Sandra Jenkins, Jonesboro

May 30, 2021

"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. ????????

Norma Anderson , Jonesboro, Arkansas

May 29, 2021

"Sending condolences

Johnnie Kendall, Star City, Arkansas

May 29, 2021

"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.

GEORGE BROWN JR, Millington Tn

May 29, 2021

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