VAYO, Nora G.
Age 89, formerly of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Maria Joseph Nursing Center. She was born August 9, 1924, in Gate City, VA, to her parents Hiram & Dora (Hammonds) Bishop. She worked as an industrial seamstress for most of her life and most recently worked fulltime in the deli at Meijer in Troy, Ohio, until she was 82. She was a humble, compassionate, hard working woman who always put her needs last. She is survived by her husband William Vayo; children James & Cathy Gilliam of Trenton, NJ, Gale & Mike Merkle of Sapulpa, OK, Shirley & Daniel Shoup of Bradford, Barbara & Brian Pfister of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; brother Lionel Bishop of Gate City, VA; sisters Shirley Barker of West Milton, Phyliss & Larry Morris of Port St. Lucia, Fl; sister-in-law Connie Bishop of Wapakoneta. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Billy Vayo; daughter Carolyn Maze; brothers Robert Bishop, Cecil Bishop, Paul Bishop; sister Mattie Wooten. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Maria Joseph and Tridia Hospice for the loving care they showed to Nora during her time with them. Private services pending at the convenience of the family with interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Tridia Hospice, 4830 Salem Ave, Dayton, Ohio, 45416. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com