Carolyn Bishop, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.
She was born April 20, 1934 in Landon, Mississippi to Thaddeus and Larlie (Warden) Willingham. She grew up in Mississippi. She worked as a typist following high school.
Carolyn met Kenneth F. Bishop while he was stationed nearby in the U.S. Air Force. They married on February 28, 1953. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2012.
Carolyn and Ken lived in many states, including Iowa, where Carolyn worked at a small newspaper for about six years. They retired to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
She was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village.
Carolyn was very artistic and expressed that skill in sewing, needlework and painting. She also was an excellent cook, known for her carrot cake, and enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ken; son, Keith Bishop; her parents; and siblings, Willis Willingham, Mary Tadlock, Jean Dodge, Clyde Willingham, Betty Pickel, Bill Willingham, and Ona Mae Willingham.
Survivors include her children, Karen Jones, Nancy Strosnider (Craig), and Janet Ryce (Mike); seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Laura; numerous nieces and nephews.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
