Virginia Bishop Dunn, age 83 of Dayton, passed away early on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home in Dayton. She was born in Dayton on November 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Estill and Amanda (Morgan) Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Dean Dunn; her brother, Virgil Bishop; and her sister, Alice Clayton.
Virginia lived in Dayton all her life, was employed at hosiery mills and discount department stores, and retired from Eckerd Drugs. She sang gospel music in area churches and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her two daughters, Kim (Kris) Brown and Robin (Charlie) Wright, both of Dayton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Funeral services for Virginia will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Von Dunn, Rev. Rick Kirkland, and Rev. George Maddox officiating. She will be laid to rest at Spence Cemetery next to her husband.
Please share your memories and photos of Virginia on her online guest register at
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The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends on Friday, March 25, 2022, from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.