BORN

1916

DIED

2013

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George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1544 South Highland

Jackson, Tennessee

Carmen Bishop Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2013.

Mrs. Carmen Bishop, age 96 of Mercer, TN, passed away April 14, 2013, at her home.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 11 a.m., at Cloverport Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Vernon Cemetery.
Carmen is survived by her son, Bernie Vinson and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Aaron Daniel.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patsie Staggs and her husband, Marrace Bishop.
A visitation with the family will be conducted on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 5-8 p.m., in the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, and will resume from 10 a.m. on Wednesday until service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Cloverport Baptist Church.
George A. Smith and Sons South Chapel, (731) 427-5555.

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April 19, 2013

Joni Vernon(Elsner(

Aunt Carmen wan an Angel that walked on earth. I know she went to heaven with her wings already on. She will be dearly missed.

April 16, 2013

Avery King

Bernie, so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May God grant you peace & comfort during these difficult times.

It has been a long time since our last visit, hope to see you again soon .

Avery King (junior)
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