Photo courtesy of Bordwine Funeral Home, Inc. - Etowah
Etowah, Tennessee
Jeanette Wampler Bishop, 88, of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Jeanette was a member of Englewood First Church of God. She retired from Proffitts Department Store after 14 years of service. In her spare time Jeanette loved reading as well as traveling with family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy C. Bishop; parents, William and Mary Lou Wampler; brothers, Roy Lynn Wampler and Rev. L. Odene Wampler; sister-in-law, Nadine Wampler Wilson; brother-in-law, Arnold Tallent.
Survivors include her daughters, Terri Bishop, Kim Jiries and Kellye Bishop; sister, Billie Tallent; grandchildren, Chris Ingram (Heather), David Ingram (Tonya), Katie Lemieux (James) and William Jiries; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Gracie, Vivian, Scott, Aeva and Maddie Ingram, Ayla and Kaia Lemieux.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2024, in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.
Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at McMinn Memory Gardens for the graveside service, with Rev. Jerry Ward and Pastor Chris Alexander officiating.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Terra Bella Assisted Living Center of Athens, TN.
Read MoreJeanette was such a special lady and I am beyond thankful I had the pleasure to know her. Prayers for all during this time
Sarabeth Wilkins
March 04, 2025
So sorry to read that Jeanette had passed. The Wampler family was almost our next door neighbors when I was growing up in Englewood in the 1950s. Odene & Billie were closet to me in age. We spent countless hours shooting hoops into a makeshift goal attached to a shed in my back yard. Our biggest opponet was a utility pole that we had to manuver around. I still think about those fun days often.
Joe Sutton
March 25, 2024 | Marietta, GA | Neighbor
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Becky Shell
Becky Shell
March 13, 2024 | Riceville, TN | Acquaintance
Dearest Family, So very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. So many memories of her,and you girls. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Joan Cannon Bradford and Nancy Cannon West
Joan Bradford
March 11, 2024 | Athens, TN | Acquaintance
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Bonita Jiries
March 11, 2024 | San Jose, CA
Kellye and family, I will miss your sweet momma soo much. I looked forward to her visit each week in my chair getting her hair done. She was such a ball of fun!! I adored her fun spirit and laugh. My family and I send our sincere condolence. She will always be one of my special lil ladies! Prayers with you all.
Holley Davis
March 10, 2024 | Charleston, TN | Friend
Truly a pleasure in knowing her. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family during this time.
Sarabeth Wilkins
March 09, 2024 | Riceville
She was such a blessing. She will be truly missed.
Jessica Perez
March 09, 2024 | Athens, TN | Acquaintance
Kelly and family I'm sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great lady. Prayers for your family.
Homer Franklin Boyd
March 09, 2024 | Athens, TN | Friend