Octavia Jeannine Bishop, 87, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at home in her sleep. She was born in Akron, Ohio at home. Married for 54 years, raised three children and help raise two grandsons as well as five great-grandchildren. She was known by her children’s friends as Ma Bishop.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur J. Bishop, sons Gary J. Bishop Sr,
Leonard W. Bishop and brother George M. Kays. She is survived by her cousin Margie
Kittinger, daughter Lynda L. Bishop (Gene A Goldman). Sisters-in-law Nancy Kays and Kay F. Wilma; three grandsons, two granddaughters, five great-grandsons, seven great-granddaughters and six great-great grandchildren.
She will be put to rest with her husband at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico.