Unity - Wilma Bishop-Powell, 63, went to be with her Father in heaven on July 12, 2019.  Wilma lived her entire life in Unity, Virginia.  She was a devoted mother, loving wife, longtime member of Rock Church, and friend to all who knew her.  She was a 1974 graduate of Southampton High School and had retired from BB&T after 30 years in the banking industry.  Wilma was predeceased by her father, Elliot Story, and her sister, Valerie Morris.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Norris Powell; mother Avis Story, son Dylan Bishop (Donna), daughter Danielle Caulder; granddaughters Tiffany Caudler, Kateland Caulder, Harley Bishop; great-grandson Mason Griffin; brother Doug Story (Pamela), brother-in-law Allan Morris; seven nieces and nephews, and two great-nephews.

A celebration of Wilma's life will be held at Rock Church of Franklin on Monday, July 15 ^th at 2:00pm.  Burial will follow at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin on Sunday, July 14 from 6 to 7:30 PM and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Americanbrainfoundation.org.

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