Name: Visitation for Betty Lavonne Bishop
Start: 2022-12-09T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-12-10T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene

Betty Lavonne Bishop, 84, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on March 13, 1938, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herbert Lee Countryman and Netalie (Gall) Countryman.

Mrs. Bishop was a 1957 Hillsboro High School graduate, and she earned her associate's degree in business from Southern State Community College. Mrs. Bishop held many positions throughout Hillsboro and Highland County. She was Hillsboro mayor for 15 years, Greenfield city manager and community development director, CEO of Turning Point, and she was instrumental in bringing Weastec and Southern State Community College to Hillsboro. She helped start the girls softball Little League program at Shaffer Park, and she was recently inducted into the Highland County Historical Society Hall of Fame. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene, where she was a board member, building fund member, prime time director, and she was their Sunday School superintendent for many years.

She was a student of the Bible, and she could often be found visiting nursing homes, sharing the love of Jesus. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Lee, gardening, and tending to all her flowers. She loved her family, raising her seven children, and spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Bishop is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lee Bishop, whom she married on July 1, 1967, in Hillsboro; seven children, Randy (Debbie) Sanders of Hillsboro, Mary Jean (Randy) Butler of Hillsboro, Angie (David) Blair of Hillsboro, Terri Bishop of Hillsboro, Sheri (Chris) Morton of Grove City, Brandi (Travis) Reeves of Washington C.H. and Jay Bishop of Mesa, Arizona; 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Ronnie (Patsy) Countryman of Satellite Beach, Florida, Gary (Jan) Countryman of New Braunfels, Texas and Karen (Roger) Bennington of Hillsboro; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis (James) Cowherd of Greensburg, Kentucky, Patsy Bishop of Greensburg, Kentucky and Regina Bishop of Greensburg, Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amber Nicole Blair.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Tom Zile will officate. Burial will follow services in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 8230 U.S. Route 50, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133; or tthe Highland County Historical Society, 151 E. Main St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.

The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family.

To leave an online condolence, visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.

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Published by Times Gazette from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty Bishop

9 Entries

Valerie Rodgers

December 11, 2022

To Lee and Betty's family, we are so sorry to hear of Betty's passing and for your loss. Betty has served our organization, SERO, as an Executive Board member and recently as a Chapter leader. Her spirit to serve others was remarkable throughout her career. We will miss Betty tremendously and hope your feelings of loss soon turns to happy memories of the time you had with this truly special lady.

Lee Redkey

December 11, 2022

To Lee and family,
I have great memories of Betty from riding the school bus to her accomplishments in the community. Always with a huge smile and a positive and friendly approach. Truly a life well lived impacting with her passion and work ethic to her family, friends, and residents in the county.
Lee Redkey

Vicki Holt

December 10, 2022

Angels at Heart HomeCare sends our Deepest Sympathy . Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Betty´s family and Friends

Ryan Hagan

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Ellen Barney Sycks

December 8, 2022

Family - Mt sincerest condolences on the passing of Betty. I very much looked up to her and the wonderful works in the community. She helped young women like me understand their leadership abilities. She will be greatly missed

Ric Allwood

December 7, 2022

Lee and Family.... Betty brings to mind so many wonderful memories with that big smile and second to none work ethic. I had the pleasure and honor of teaching the children that she and Lee raised.I served on City Council with her. She is a lifetime friend who always had my respect. She was a winner and always had the best interest of others in mind! She accomplished so much through hard WORK.She will be missed.... We lost a great one. My Respects to Lee and Family. Ric Allwood

Dale & Karen Schraw

December 7, 2022

Betty and Lee were always together. Their visitation in nursing homes was constant. She was a true community leader. She drove a bus for Hillsboro schools, worked in Hillsboro and Greenfield to improve whatever she could. Thank you (family members) for sharing your sweet mother with us.

Mrs. Susan Parker

December 7, 2022

Betty was a wonderful smart lady! and one of the best Mayor's Hillsboro, OH ever had! Sincerely, Mrs. Susan Parker

Tom Addington

December 7, 2022

Randy & Family, sorry to hear of your loss and may all your wonderful memories fill the sadness. Your mom did a lot for her community and others in-need; this is truly a time to celebrate a life well lived.

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