Wilma Jean Bishop

1926 - 2015

Wilma Jean Bishop obituary, 1926-2015, Birmingham, AL

BORN

1926

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Ridout's Trussville Chapel

1500 Gadsden Hwy

Birmingham, Alabama

Wilma Bishop Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2015.

age 89 passed away March 31, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a long time member of Huffman United Methodist Church where she was a loyal member of the Faith Sunday School Class. Most recently she attended Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bishop was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a doctorate degree in education. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Foundation and University of Alabama Capstone Education Society. She was a teacher, principal and retired as area superintendent of Birmingham Board of Education. She was predeceased by her husband Robert V. Bishop; son Douglas P. Bishop; and granddaughter Adrienne Bishop. She is survived by her sons Craig R. Bishop (Pam) and Curtis W. Bishop (Suzann); daughter-in-law Jane Bishop; grandchildren Anthony Bishop (Natalie), Alissa Anderson (Jason), Johanna Bishop, Sarah Gibson (Scott), Adam Bishop, Joel Bishop, Lindsay Mooneyham, and Ashley Breedlove (Thomas); five great-grandchildren, Emery, Harper, and Hadley Bishop, and Ella and Noah Anderson; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday April 3 at 10:00 AM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel with the service to follow at 11:00 AM in the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Huffman United Methodist Church, 711 Gene Read Road, Birmingham, AL 35235.

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April 7, 2015

April 7, 2015

How sad I am to learn of the passing of your mom...my friend and colleague. We taught together at Going Elementary and were both members of the Gamma Kappa chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Although, we had not kept in touch in recent years, I thought of her often. She was a fine person, mother, and educator. She will be missed by family, but also, by many, many friends. You are all in my prayers.

Grady Sue Saxon

April 5, 2015

Dear Bishop Family,
I'm writing this for Frances Nelson, former teacher at Going, & a friend of Jean's. She lives at St. Martin's In The Pines & asked me to express her deepest sympathy to the family. I knew your mother while working for Birmingham Schools & then became re-acquainted when she moved to Town Village where my mother lived until her death in Nov. Jean and mother were good friends and I will always remember her for her gentle spirit and sweet smile. May God bless you in the coming days as you grieve & adjust to life without a dear mother. I share your grief as does Frances. Warmly, Vicky Davis & Frances Nelson

April 4, 2015

Jerry Handley

I am so sorry i wanted to contact your mom,some time ago and could not she was my principle and a friend at Going school i know God had a special place for her with Him

April 2, 2015

Leanna Mathews

Mrs. Bishop was a teacher and principle of C.J. Going when my, brother, sister and I went there.(1970's)I can still see her in her office, trying to straighten me out! It worked! She was a great teacher with an abundance of knowledge. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 2, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. I worked for Mr. Bishop when he was City Architect. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bishop were wonderful individuals and had my deepest respect. May your faith and support of family and friends sustain you.
Elaine Davis

April 2, 2015

So sorry I'm out of town and won't be able to come pay my respects. She made such a difference in so many lives. Jean was such a sweet person and will be missed.
Judy Webb

April 1, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. Please know that your loved one is safe in God's unfailing memory. 24:15.

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