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Mark Bissell Obituary
Ridgeland
Mark Steven Bissell, 36, died Sunday, August 3, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Lifebridge Church in Gluckstadt with burial in Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM at the church. Mark was born on April 26, 1978, in Memphis, TN, to Barry Allen Bissell and Karan Sue Curtin Bissell. He was employed as a technician at Nissan. Mark was a wonderful father and a loving friend and brother. He would help anyone in need and never ask for help himself. Mark was known for his infectious smile and his boisterous laugh. He cherished spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include: father, Barry Allen Bissell and step-mother Yvonne Bissell of Goshen Springs; daughter, Isabella Bissell of Madison; sister, Michelle Wilson and her husband Chris and their child Abigail Wilson all of Anchorage, AK; Sister, Laura Harrington and husband Joey and their children Fritz and Laura Harrington all of Petal; sister, Lisa Hodges and her child Nicole Elliott Lee and Nicole's daughter Zoey all of Fayetteville, AR; Aunt Deena Wilson and husband Butch of Cherry Valley, TN.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Bissell
A N
June 9, 2016
2 days ago, 2 years ago we woke up, ate breakfast and rode. I dreamed about us being in the kitchen singing country & cooking, woke up sobbing. I love you always. I wish I had it to do over & differently. I wish I could see Bella. I miss you Moose.
A N
April 30, 2016
Wishing this was a bad dream. I don't why I can't function on some days due to the pain. I just want a do over. I miss your smile & time w B. Please give me your strength.
A N
April 26, 2016
Happy Heavenly Birthday Moose Not a day passes without you in my thoughts
Miss these days!
Bella Bissell
April 18, 2016
I know it was a while ago but he looked so happy and I love it
Bella Bissell
April 18, 2016
I love him so much, my handsom daddy!
Bella Bissell
April 18, 2016
A N
February 23, 2016
Spring is hard. It reminds me of so much, the Skillet concert, crawfish w you & B, fishing, making you both Easter baskets. I miss you. I think of you every day. I would think time would ease my hurt but it doesn't. I live w so much regret. So much time was wasted w us both being hard headed. We had so many good times that replay again & again. It's still hard to accept that this is real. I would give anything in this world for one more day with you. I will love you always & you will always be my what if.
A N
December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas Angel! ❤ You always!
A N
December 18, 2015
Thinking of you. I wish I knew you'd be celebrating the holidays w B & your family. I hope you I thought the world of you. I still feel like the luckiest to have had you & be in my life. Please watch over me & guide me to be at least half of the parent you were. Our time was too short, love you always Moose.
A N
November 25, 2015
It's 5am and once again every single time I dozed off I woke up upset thinking it was all a dream. I miss you! I wish things were so different ❤
A N
November 4, 2015
Woke up in tears, it's 4:30am & you've been on my mind so much these past few days. I'm not sure it'll ever seem real. I cannot thank God enough for the time I had w you, Boo & Bella. I hate that we took so much for granted. I'd give anything for one more water hose fight, turtle painting session or cooler ride w you on your bike next to us going to walk the railroad tracks. You were just the most beautiful man in my eyes. I always pray you watch over me & know how crazy about you I was. I can remember so much like it just happened. You telling me you had a secret & me grinning ear to ear to hear those words, dancing in the kitchen to country while we cooked, bike rides, church on Sunday's, eating on your tailgate at Nissan. I want to always remember the good & how I literally tripped over that chair our first date bc I was so fixated on you rather than where I was walking. I love you! Please guide me from above to be the best person I can be. Id give it all for one more day.
Bella Bissell
October 17, 2015
Hey Daddy...I miss you more than you will ever know. This life on Earth may be good but it is no comparison to how it will be in Heaven. How are you doing? How is your mom, CC, pawpaw John, and pawpaw Tommy? Tell them all I said hello. I love you so very much. I hope that when I am called to Heaven you are waiting there by the golden gates. I want you to be the one to show me around in Heaven. I miss you so much that I really can't explain it in word form. You were a truly amazing person and you changed my perspective on the world. I bet that I will be blinded by your Heavenly beauty! You were so handsome here that you must have gained more beauty as an angle of God's! Just know that I think of you daily and that I wish so dearly that you were still here by my side to hold my hand and give the warmest hugs and light up the world with your smile. You would give the shirt off your back but never asked for help yourself. You were a truly elegant man and I love that. Moose, I miss you like crazy. When we were together, it felt like there was no reality. There didn't have to be school or work or parents to yell at you. Your spirit lives on throughout me! You were the best dad a girl could ask for! I can't wait to see you again! I'm so proud to be a Bissell and I'm also proud to be able to tell people you were my dad and how awesome you were!
Bella Bissell
October 4, 2015
Hey moose, I miss you a lot! I have written songs about how I lost my dad and how God is my hand through this horrible storm and that I know I will see the sunshine someday soon. Your phone stopped working yesterday, so I am using daddy wicks' old one...I never had yours backed up(sadly) and now all I have is stuff from June 2014. I feel like a baby because I threw myself in the floor....I'm not ready for anything else bad to happen to me..I'm taking on all I can handle at the moment. I love you and think about you daily. With all my love, r~i~p
Amy Naron
August 3, 2015
Cannot believe a year has come & gone so quickly. I can honestly say not a day has passed that you haven't been in the forefront of my mind & weighed heavily on my heart. I visit often, I know you aren't there but it gives me a place to leave flowers (which the deer always eat) & let nature dance around your resting place. I will be having my own little girl late January & you know my struggle w that & know it's truly a miracle. I talk to you often about giving me strength & guidance to be at least half of the parent you were. My friends tell me you knew I needed something to ground me, to hold onto & to live my best life for, they say you put in a request that I be blessed w knowing firsthand what being a mother felt like. They probably say that to ease my pain but I truly believe it. You knew I thought it wasn't possible & you knew how much I loved Bella. I hope I can make you proud of the woman I'm becoming. Again, you taught me more than you will ever know. I will always have a great respect, admiration & love for you. My memories will never fade, I won't allow that. Your smile, the worlds a bit dimmer without it.
Bella Bissell
August 2, 2015
Hey Moose, I know I haven't been writing letters lately, and I feel bad about that. I miss you and wish you were here. I am so busy with school I don't ever have time to write. I tell Lili about you all the time, and she wishes she could have known you better. You know the girl you carried her drum for at my concert? Yeah well she is now my best friend. I also have a crush named Kade and he likes me to...a little. But hey! That is better than none, right? Lately I have been thinking about your saying that was hanging on your bathroom mirror,'Smile, because someone somewhere has it worse' I know exactly what that is referring to. And I try my hardest but sometimes it just doesn't work out as well as it should. I love you and will be writing soon. I miss you!!
Amy Naron
June 21, 2015
Happy Fathers Day to one of the most incredible dad's ever. Your love, bond & dedication to Bella was the most beautiful sight to see.
Amy Naron
June 13, 2015
Having a wave of a hurting heart. Cannot wait to see you again & knowing that I will keeps me functioning when life just seems so difficult. You were perfection to me, flaws & all, pure beauty.
Bella Bissell
May 29, 2015
Hey Moose, I miss you SOOOOOOO much!! Your birthday was hard, but so was mine. I wish you could have been there to celebrate!! I was hoping to ride that helicopter with you, but I'll have to wait. You are an amazing dad!! Your smile is illuminating and beautiful, the same as you! I agree with what Ms. Amy said, that I wish you were here to talk:( I can not begin to imagine how amazingly handsome you look as an angle! I was stunned by your natural beauty on earth, so I may be blinded by your God looks in heaven! I hope you are enjoying every second of your time with your mom, I know you should be. I can't wait to meet her because of all the amazing things you have told me about her!! I bet she is beautiful!! Rest in peace Daddy'O!! You are forever remembered in my heart!
Amy N.
May 22, 2015
Wish you were here to talk to right now. Thinking of you so much today! Wonder if this will ever seem real.
Amy Naron
April 20, 2015
Today begins your birthday week Moose! I cannot even imagine the celebration of eternal life you will be having! I'm so grateful B & I got to make 36 such a fun day for you, it was perfect were your exact words! I was speaking of you yesterday & showing a pic of you last Easter at Stacey's, my coworkers were dropping jaws over how handsome you were!!!! I know your beauty is even greater at peace in Heaven! I bet your smile lights up even the most glorious place imaginable. To the moon & back!!!!!!!!! I will always keep your memory alive! I am so lucky for the moments we shared!!!!!!!
Amy N
April 16, 2015
I keep thinking about your approaching bday and how I wanted it so perfect last year. I'd do anything to turn back time or to make you able to celebrate another even without me. I know we all miss you more than you could have ever imagined! I could use your strength so much right now as mom is sick & we are waiting on test results. I miss you Mark, every single day, I miss you. I pray you're looking over each of us. I pray w all of my heart you have at least some inkling of the hearts you touched .
Ginger Adcox
April 15, 2015
Mark I went to your house thinking I would just drive by but something told me to go to the door and knock. The new owner Mr. Allen opened the door and I started squalling like a baby. He just gave me the biggest hug and said I could come anytime I liked. You would really like him . He said nothing but great things about your neighbor. Tootie Mae has written you several letters posted on FB. Your death by far has made me learn things about myself. I truly miss you and riding that Harley Davidson even though you had to change my mind about the GXR. I love you so very much ... Gin
Bella Bissell
March 26, 2015
Hey Daddy, me again, I can't get you out of my mind! I just keep thinking of how great you were and still are, and how you touched so many people's hearts and helped them to see God. You are the most amazing man and I so very much miss your big bright smile that was the light in the dark... I can't wait for the day that I get to see your oh so handsome face again in Heaven!! What is it like up there???? I am so happy that you get to be with your Saviour for the rest of your eternal life, and I will be by your side, us hand-in-hand, strolling the golden streets of Heaven when it is my time to come home! I bet you are the most beautiful angel!!Your life impacted me in such a way that you are all I think about, day and night!! Well I just want you know that you are the most AMAZING thing that has ever happened to some people...(me)!!
Amy Naron
March 20, 2015
Not a day or possibly an hour passes that I don't think, talk or pray to God. I miss knowing you are on this planet, your smile brightened it. I will never not celebrate your life & keep your name alive. We would be treasure hunting w Bella & cooler riding waiting on crawfish this time last year, I so enjoyed my time w you two. Love you to the moon & back always.
Bella Bissell
March 19, 2015
Thank you all for taking time to write all of these messages. This is Bella, Mark's daughter. I just wanted to say that it means so much that you all put time into this. I am very glad that I found this so that I could leave a message. Daddy, just know that yes, I do cry, but when I do, it is only because I wish you were still here with me and all the others whose lives you impacted with yours. I think that lately I have realized what your earthly purpose was, ME!! You were the best father anyone could ask for! Thank you for all the inspiration that you brought me, the happiness, the memories, the good times, and most of all, you. You were the best thing that has ever happened to me!! I had all my good memories with you all because you made EVERYTHING fun!! You were the best person that I've ever met!! You love Christ, you love church, and you brought me closer to God<3!! Thank you for always putting a smile on my face, always loving me odds and ends, and being the best father possible!! Amen, I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beth Mclellan
March 17, 2015
You are still missed by so many!
Still doesnt seem real and we will see you again!
Fly High
Casey S.
September 17, 2014
Mark was a great friend to my husband & I. He was THE BEST father, his world revolved around Bella. He was always happy & would do anything for anyone. He will be missed!
A N
August 20, 2014
Not a day passes were I don't picture that beautiful smile. I miss you & B tremendously. So thankful for all of our special moments. I know I am making you proud . You changed me in ways that I truly believe you see, ways that some people spend their entire life hoping for. To the moon& back!<3
Ginger Adcox
August 19, 2014
Mark,
I met Bella at your funeral. She came up to me and said " you dated my dad?" "I pictured you with long blonde straight hair,
T-shirt , cut off blue jeans and boots with a purse strapped across your shoulders." My mom was with me and said " that's how she normally looks" She is a very strong little girl. I believe she knew she had to be strong for herself and everybody at your funeral... Wonder where she got that from???? You did good!
robert brown
August 15, 2014
mark was kind friend and always put his daughter isabelle first he had pitches of her in his tool box we will miss him very much love you mark I miss you so much man........
Nicholas Bolden
August 9, 2014
Mark was a great friend and co-worker and I will miss him prayers go out to his daughter and family
August 8, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Derick Gooch
August 7, 2014
I will always remember Mark as the loving father he was to Bella, the loving brother he was to his sisters and the awesome cousin he was to me and I enjoyed all the times I would stop in Mississippi to spend a couple days with him as I was passing through. Mark I will never forget you! LOVE YOU CUZ!!!
August 6, 2014
He was always so easy going and easy to get along with, always put his daughter first, and was always some one to look up too...
Karen Carney
August 6, 2014
I haven't met Mark but seen his photo and thought what a nice looking young man. I have heard so many nice things about him, I am deeply sorry to hear about this tragedy. Michelle, Laura and extended family members, you are all in my thoughts. Love and hugs to you all.
Jennifer Hall-Breckenridge
August 6, 2014
There will never be words that will help heal the pain of losing someone so young and with so much life to live. I only pray the memories made and the love and laughter shared will help see each of you through this unimaginable pain. I love you Michelle, and will be praying for you, Laura, Barry, Bella, and the rest of you precious family.
Stacy Brown Sykes
August 6, 2014
Mark always had a smile on his face that lit up the room... Now, that he has seen Jesus face to face his smile is even bigger and brighter than ever! Jesus was ready to have his child come home even though it's hard for those left behind to understand!! My thoughts and prayers are with all you during these dark times! May God give you strength and peace in your time of need!
Roger Hendon
August 6, 2014
Great guy, great heart, great friend.... He was, well, great. We all strive to be as I remember Mark. RIP bro, gone way too soon.
Kim Traywick
August 6, 2014
Mark always had a smile on his face. He was such a loving father and friend and will not be forgotten. My heart goes out to Bella and his family..many prayers are sent their way during this hard time.
Sandra ( Sissom) Wood
August 6, 2014
Laura and Michelle,
My heart aches for the loss of your brother, Mark. Always remember the good things and especially the funny things you shared with Mark. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love you both, Sandra
Randy Norris
August 6, 2014
Isabella,
Your father was a great man and friend. I want you to know he was very proud of you and spoke of you daily. You are his proud accomplishment in his life. He will be missed. It was an Honor working with and knowing your father. He will always be watching over you.
Tara jones
August 6, 2014
Go rest high on that mountain love.. ride on, on your golden Harley
Steve & Glenda Abernathy
August 6, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve & Glenda Abernathy (and on behalf of our adult children, Sharon & William, who were childhood friends of Mark)
Alice Boddy
August 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mark,although I did not work along side him I would often see him on the A-Aisle or when he visited Geoff Goodman at his desk,he was always nice.. I pray for strength for his loving daughter during this trying time.
Daniel McBride
August 6, 2014
Mark it was an honor and privilege to work with you and to also be able to call you my friend, you will be deeply missed, but I know you are lighting up someone else's life in heaven.
Karen Akins
August 6, 2014
My prayers go out to your family and daughter. May you rest in peace.
Mynika S. Dixson
August 6, 2014
Mr. Barry Bissell & Family: Special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Mark was a wonderful father, a good friend & an absolute joy to be around. I had the distinct pleasure of training him when he came into our department. Mark's presence will indeed be missed. May God continue to bless you all.
Tyler Holifield
August 6, 2014
Such a great friend and father! You will be missed by many. Prayers for his daughter and family!
Vonda Young
August 6, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with Bella, Barry, Michelle and Laura and families. May God walk with you during this time. He is in good hands now with God, his Mother Karan.
The Mcphearsons
August 6, 2014
All out love and prayers
Andrew Phillips
August 6, 2014
Mark will be greatly missed.
larry c lark
August 6, 2014
Mark is about same age as my baby brother so he automatically became a fishing buddy, there was a giant bass at this particular place people had tried for years to catch, low and be hold I snagged it and mark in excitement dived into the water and grabbed the line we had it drug to the bank, now we are talking at least 12 pounds, mark was so excited jumping around the bass wiggled loose! I then proceeded to power bomb him into the water, 10 minutes later we were laughing about it, that is the Mark I have chosen to renember. God bless and comfort Michelle and Laura and their family and friends
Kathy Leonard
August 6, 2014
Laura
Praying!
Love you my sweet girl
Jerry Gooch
August 6, 2014
I never really got to know Mark, but I knew he was a great father and brother. Michelle & Laura I feel for your loss and wish I could be there. If I can be of help please let me know
Caren Williams
August 6, 2014
Long may you ride, Mark. So honored I got to meet you. My prayer is for your beautiful daughter whom you were ALWAYS quick to brag on & show pictures of. Praying also for your friends & family, you were a treasure to them all. RIP Mark....
Nikki Hall-Boone
August 6, 2014
Some of my most cherished childhood memories were made in Memphis with the Bissell family because our parents were best friends. I love this family so much and consider them family. No one should have to bear the hurt that you all are going through and I am sending all my love and prayers to you all.
August 6, 2014
To Allen Bissell father of Mark. My son Steve and you played together when you were a tiny tot. Sorry to hear of your loss and my prayers are with you. Your mother Beth was a friend of mine and my sister Mary Grace.
Ruth Horrell Allen
Joe Bob Crisler
August 6, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers for his family and love ones .... So Sad to Hear ....But ....He is in Heaven with Jesus !!!!! Amen.
Jack Nolan
August 6, 2014
I shared a desk with Mark in our office.
He was a wonderful person to be around.
It was an honor to of known him. I will miss him.
Becky (Clark) Palma
August 5, 2014
Michelle & Laura, I am deeply saddened for your loss. Praying the joyful memories you have with Mark comfort you. I will be praying for you. Love you both.
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