Dayneze Gail Bishop, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 8, 2024 at Magnolia Assisted Living in Hurricane.

She was born September 11, 1935 in War Eagle, WV to Homer and Tessie Stone. She was one of 13 children. She was a long-time member of Rock Lake Presbyterian Church in South Charleston. In her late teens, Dayneze was crowned as Miss Gilbert, WV. She was beautiful inside as well as on the outside. Day was very active serving in her church and community. In her younger days she could be seen riding her bicycle delivering Avon in Rock Lake Village, generously lending a hand to neighbors and was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. She loved cooking and baking for her family and treasured all of her grandchildren’s visits.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tessie and father James Homer Stone, 11 siblings and recently windowed from the love of her life of 70 years, Gene. She is survived by one brother, Tyrone Stone; sons, Gary Bishop (Karen) and Greg Bishop; daughter, Gina Cunningham (Dave); 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A service to honor her life will be held Monday, July 15 at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston with Pastor Patty Jarvis officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 with the burial service following in Sunset Memorial Park at 1:00 pm.

A very special appreciation and thank you goes to the wonderful staff at Magnolia Assisted Living and Hospice for their excellent care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Hospice in Charleston and/or Magnolia Assisted Living, 1700 Thistlewood Dr., Hurricane, WV 25526.

Memories of Day may be viewed by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is serving the family.