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Erlene Bishop Obituary

Erlene Sula Bishop January 3, 1921 - September 5, 2010 SALEM, AL — Erlene Sula Bishop, 89, of Salem, AL died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Parkhill Cemetery according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA 31907. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Bishop was born January 3, 1921 in Henry County, AL, daughter of the late Bryant Roland and Lula McCoy Money. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry K. Bishop. She resided most of her life in Columbus, GA, and Box Springs, GA. Mrs. Bishop moved to Salem, AL in 2002. She worked as a Crossing Guard for Eastway Elementary School in Columbus in the late 1960's and later worked along side her husband in their Southestern Seed and Hardware store in Downtown Columbus. But the job and gift God gave her as our mother, she gave back to her children as the most precious gift of all Ð her unconditional love. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Easter of Salem, AL; her three sons, Kim Bishop of Box Springs, GA, Andy Bishop, and Scott Bishop, both of Salem, AL; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and seven great great granchilden. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Sep. 6, 2010.

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DANITZA MALAVE

September 8, 2010

Jeff, our prayers are with you and your family.
Danitza & Felix Malave

Charles Hutchison

September 7, 2010

Scott, I didn't know your Mother personally but I got to repair her Stella guitar that she played for many years. I wanted so much to come and visit but just learned today was the graveside services. My prayers go out to you and your family.

SFC Charles C. Hutchison

September 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darold & Marsha Idland

September 7, 2010

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs.Bishop was a grand LADY. She will surely be missed by all by all. Theresa Bagley

September 6, 2010

Nancy,Kim,Andy,Scott & family..We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tony, Debbie, & Doris Batts

Patsy McIntosh

September 6, 2010

Miss Enie has been a part of my life for about 55 years starting with the old Harbin Street years. She was a grand lady and will be missed by all her friends and her precious family. Patsy Pitts McIntosh

Gary & Michele Bishop

September 6, 2010

Remembering Aunt Enie brings nothing but smiles to our faces. She was so full of love and happiness, and with loving sons and daughter how could she not be full of happiness. Gary has so many great memories of Aunt Enie and Uncle Harry, and that's what family is supposed to be like. Praying for the healing time to come and smiles to be restored soon.
With most sincere love,

tony & karen bishop

September 6, 2010

so sorry to hear about aunt erlene ,she was a wonderful person. tony & i loved her so much. were so sorry for your loss.

Jay and Peggy Jacobs

September 6, 2010

Sorry to hear about your Mom!

Bobby Peters

September 6, 2010

We were very sorry to hear about Ms Bishop. We all go back a long way in the old neighborhood with some great memories of Mr. and Mrs. Bishop. I will be out of town holding court but please know you are all in our prayers. My mom is ill also but asked me to send you all her sympathy. Bobby Peters.

Patsy McIntosh

September 6, 2010

Miss Enie has been a part of my life for about 55 years starting with the old Harbin Street years. She was a grand lady and will be missed by all her friends and her precious family. Patsy Pitts McIntosh

Michele Bishop

September 6, 2010

Remembering Aunt Enie brings nothing but smiles to our faces. She was so full of love and happiness, and with loving sons and daughter how could she not be full of happiness. Gary has so many great memories of Aunt Enie and Uncle Harry, and that's what family is supposed to be like. Praying for the healing time to come and smiles to be restored soon.
With most sincere love,
Gary & Michele Bishop

September 6, 2010

so sorry to hear about aunt erlene ,she was a wonderful person. tony & i loved her so much. were so sorry for your loss.
tony & karen bishop

Jay and Peggy Jacobs

September 6, 2010

Sorry to hear about your Mom!

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