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Joyce "Joy" Bishop, age 78, of Battle Creek
It is with extreme sadness that the family of Joy Bishop announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law and friend on May 27, 2014, due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She was born on June 16, 1935, to Marjorie and Frederick J. Armentrout in West Mansfield, OH. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School. She received her BA Degree from Albion College. While there she was a member of Beta Beta Beta, National Biological Honorary, Alpha Chi Omega, National Social Sorority and was Homecoming Queen her junior year. She received her MA in Counseling/Psychology from Western Michigan University. She was an administrator at Olivet College and later became a counselor at Kellogg Community College. She held this position for over thirty years, while at KCC she became President of the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. She held Michigan licenses in both counseling and social work. She was selected to be a member of the Battle Creek Leadership Academy. She received the Masters in Teaching Award for teaching exercise classes in the Lakeview Continuing Education Program. Joy also received the Bruin Starfish Award while at KCC. She was President of the Battle Creek Day Care, which at the time had four centers in Battle Creek. She also held offices with the American Association of University Women and the Battle Creek Kennel Club. Joy was also an avid world traveler, having visited over 25 countries.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Bishop of Battle Creek; a brother, Frederick S. Armentrout; son-in-law, Scott Sears of Scotland, CT and three grandchildren. Joy was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Belinda Sears, MD and her beloved Borzoi "Rose".
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. www.henryfuneralhome.org
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathryn Karaba
June 13, 2014
I met Joyce in the '80's when I returned to KCC. We also served together on the Board of Battle Creek Day Care. Joyce was a person I could always confide in. She made a great friend. Condolences to her family.
June 12, 2014
Joy was one of the most active members of our Class of 1956 at Albion College, and we remember her fondly. Many of her successful skills continued on in her career. We wish every sympathy and love to her family.
Rev. and Mrs.(Patricia Sanford) Tom Brown II, Albion
Donnaq Roberts
June 12, 2014
I met her only a few years ago, and was immediately impressed. What a great lady, sorely missed.
June 11, 2014
Many in Albion's Class of '56 remember Joyce fondly. I remember particularly that she took her final exams right after her first child was born! That takes strength and determination which she exhibited early on and throughout her life. Elsie Hansen Misner '56
Vivian Bull
June 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends, all of whom were blessed by being a part of Joyce's life.
Sylvia Burns
June 9, 2014
Joy and I were students a Albion College. She was a wonderful person and a great athlete. Joy played on several all-star teams while on campus. I can remember wanting to be on her teams and not have to play opposite her; she was a terrific player. We now are left with wonderful memories.
Rita DeVore
June 9, 2014
A beautiful lady inside and out. RIP Joyce, it was a pleasure to know you.
Warren Sprick
June 8, 2014
I will really miss Joyce. Both of us spent the majority of our careers at Kellogg Community College and I thought she was an outstanding colleague and friend. She was always there for me when we had special situation students who needed expert guidance. I could always count on her. Our loss
Warren J. Sprick, Sarasota Fl
Bill & Joyce Welch
June 8, 2014
RIP Joy. Condolences to family and friends. Olivet MI
Sarah Stout
June 8, 2014
I have fond memories of Joyce. When I started at KCC in 1993, she was one of the first people with whom I connected. What a lovely person.
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