Michelle Downey Bishop
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Michelle Bishop Obituary
Michelle Downey Bishop, age 58, of Henry County, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, William Boyd Downey.
Michelle was well known for being a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter. She was a well known person in the Henry County community, she would never meet a stranger. She loved and cared for so many people that will truly and deeply miss her.
"We love you past the moon and will miss you deeply"
Survived by:
Husband: Raymond Bishop of Bedford, KY
Mother: Bessie Price of Henry County
Sons: Tyler Payton (Husband, Shawn C. of Louisville) of Henry County
Justin Payton of Henry County
Stepson: Sean Bishop
Memorial Service: 1 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.
Memorial Visitation: 10 AM until service time on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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