Mrs. Vivian Watson Pope Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vivian Antone Watson Pope, age 92, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Sunday, October 29th at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Patrick Clayborne Watson and Francis Nora Donald Watson. Vivian is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Robert A. Pope, Sr. and a precious grandson, Michael Shane Wallace. A longtime resident of Shelbyville, she was born in Girard, AL. Grew up in Columbus, GA and graduated from Jordan High School. She met the love of her life, “Bob”, at a USO dance in Phoenix City, AL, during World War II. After moving to Shelbyville, she and Bob worked side by side as co-owners of Pope’s Café for over 40 years. She was known locally and throughout the U. S. for her delicious pies. Her life was dedicated to her family, church, and the community. Affectionately called “Bibi”, she will always be remembered for the soft- spoken voice, sweet smile and love for her family. She is survived by four children; daughters, Dianne Ferrell (Jim), Janice Shain-Rozell (Ted), Gayle Wiser (Gary, Sr.); son, Robert Allen Pope, Jr. (Patty), all of Murfreesboro, TN.; nine grandchildren; Scott Wallace (Lisa); Ben Shain (Jennifer); Bart Shain (Michelle); Andrea Coleman (Page); Lauren Jones (Jason); Gary Wiser, Jr.; Robert Allen Pope, III (Julie); John Pope (Michelle); Patrick Pope (Britney); 16 great grandchildren; Josh Wallace (Erica); Kaitlin Wallace; Grant Shain; Jack Shain; Harrison Shain; Brooke Filaroski; Taylor Coleman; Michael Coleman; Drew Coleman; Sarah Jones; Rachel Jones; Robert Allen Pope, IV (RJ); Christopher Pope; Katie Pope; Kelly Pope; Tommy Pope; great-great grandchild; Annistyn Wallace. Funeral services will be at 11AM Thursday at First United Methodist Church, in Shelbyville, TN, Reverend Jim Clardy, Reverend Martha Touchton, and Reverend Lanita Monroe, will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mrs. Vivian Watson Pope

April 17, 1925 - October 29, 2017