Ellen J. Bishop

 

Ellen Joan Bishop, 77, of Olivet, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 1, 2018, at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 27, 1941 in Jackson, the daughter of Ivan and Eleanor (Coats) Strohm. While growing up, Joan attended school in both Olivet and Charlotte. She went on to graduate from Charlotte High School in 1959. On December 30, 1977, Joan married Alan Bishop in Olivet. They were blessed with 40 years of marriage. Family was very important to Joan. She adored all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joan loved spending time together with them. She also enjoyed playing cards, fishing, dancing, and singing. Joan was a devoted member of the West Carmel Congregational Church. 

Joan is survived by her children, Sharon and Jack Irons of Mendon, Ann and Bill Lundy of Byron Center, Harry and Tracy Reynolds Jr. of Olivet, Michael and Linda Reynolds of Olivet, Lane Bishop of Olivet, Todd Bishop of Olivet, Sheila McLean of Olivet; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Strohm of Vassar; sister-in-law, Cheryl Church of Lewiston; brothers-in-law, Ron and Dianna Bishop, Ted and Judy Bishop, John and Donna Bishop; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alan; daughter, Mary Reynolds; and siblings, Allen Strohm and Carole Scott. 

A memorial service was held on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, with Pastors Darwin Kuhl and Charles Jenson officiating. Inurnment followed at Bosworth Cemetery. 

Those desiring, may make contributions in Joan’s honor to the West Carmel Congregational Church or Great Lakes Caring Hospice. 

To view Joan’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.