Bertha Mae Bishop, 97 of Opelika, born Feb.18, 1924 to James and Fannie Mae Moore, passed away June 8 at her residence. A graveside service was held on Friday, June 11 at Garden Hills Cemetery with Reverend Lynn McManious officiating. Visitation was held at 10 a.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bishop is preceded in death by her husband William Curtis Bishop, Sr. and her parents. She is survived by her children Linda Willeford (Thomas), Janice Veasey (Don), Debra Moore, Curtis Bishop, Jr. (Beverly), Michael Bishop (Ann), Scott Bishop (Dixie), several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Bishop was raised in West Point, Georgia and moved to Opelika in 1962 where she spent most of her life and retired from K-Mart at 84 years old.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home directed.