Patsy Lee Bishop

1931 - 2020

Patsy Lee Bishop

South Salem - Patsy Lee Bishop age 88 of South Salem, Ohio, formerly of Leesburg, passed away Saturday morning, October 17, 2020 at her home. She was born December 31, 1931 in Lyndon, Ohio the daughter of the late Foster and Martha White Johnson. Mrs. Bishop had taught second grade for twenty-eight years for the Fairfield Schools and after retirement, worked for the Highland County District Library for seven years. She was a member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church, the Ohio Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Wednesday Club and the United Methodist Women. Patsy had received her bachelor's degree from Ohio University and her master's in education from Miami University. She is survived by six children, Diane Little of O'Fallon, Mo., Linda (Omer) Johnson of Bourneville, Elaine (Brad) Johnson of South Salem, Julie (Bill) Rider of Croydon, PA., Anthony (Marcie) Bishop of Leesburg, Anita (Tom) Gragg of Frankfort, twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, three brothers, Paul (Phyllis) Johnson of Bainbridge, Gary (Betty) Johnson of Greenfield, Michael (Shelia) Johnson of Chillicothe, one sister, Beverly (Dan) Mayo of New Vienna and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bishop on March 19, 2001, one son, Steven Bishop, three grandchildren, Misty Dawn, Neil and Melinda Johnson, one great granddaughter, Camry Miller and five brothers, Glenn, Wendell, David, Charles and James Johnson. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd at the Leesburg United Methodist Church. Pastor Rich Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Twin Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church. For everyone's safety, please wear a face covering when attending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or to the Leesburg United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 333, Leesburg, Ohio 45135. The Turner Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc