Published: August 19, 2008 07:25 am            

Violet Bishop

Violet M. Surber Bishop, 84, of Eubank, Ky., passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at her home surrounded by her children.

She was born at home in Eubank on July 14, 1924, daughter of the late Everett C. and Roberta Estes Surber. She had one brother, Everett Surber Jr. They have preceded her in death.

She was married to Fred Alvin Bishop on July 13, 1943. This was a true and divine love story that sadly came to a close upon his passing on Feb. 19, 1993.

They were blessed with two children, Gary (and Arlene) Bishop of Boca Raton, Fla., and Peggy S. Martin of Eubank.

She also leaves behind four grandchildren, David Bishop, Cindy Lefort, Laurie Roberge and Dawn Martin Hopson. In addition, she was blessed with four great grandchildren, Jessie Lynn, John Michael, Emily Dawn and Sebastian.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She attended and was a member of Freedom Christian Church all of her life. It was her greatest wish to see this beautiful country church and its congregation flourish.

She possessed tremendous faith, love, strength and character. Our lives are so blessed because of her and she will live in our hearts forever.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 21, at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Tracy Valentine officiating.

Burial will be in the Freedom Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 8 a.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Freedom Christian Church or Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.morrisandhislope.com.

        

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