COLUMBUS, INDIANA
Beverly A. Bishop, 87, of Columbus, passed from this life Friday, October 14, 2022, at 8:55 a.m. at Hamilton Trace Senior Living in Fishers, Indiana.
Mrs. Bishop was born June 1, 1935, in Garden City, Indiana, the daughter of Dailey and Elice Ogilvie Linson. On September 20, 1959, Beverly married M. Dean Bishop; he preceded her in death September 6, 2022.
Mrs. Bishop’s work career consisted of being a teller at Irwin Union Bank, secretary to the president at Golden Foundry, secretary to the principal at Northside Junior High School, and in 1981 she started her real estate career retiring from Breeden Realtors in 2014 after 33 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was an active member of a sorority where she was instrumental in their style show every year. Being very athletic, competitive, and a lifelong athlete, Mrs. Bishop enjoyed playing tennis at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, playing cards, and bridge. Over the past several years, she rekindled her interest in playing the piano.
Survivors include her children, Deann L. (Tim) Rogers of Fishers, Gregory D. (Steven Herring) Bishop of New York, Eric A. (Lisa) Bishop of Columbus, and Troy D. (Sara) Bishop of Columbus; grandchildren, Zach (Kelsey) Rogers, Taylor Rogers, Meghan (Grant) Goe, Seth (Amelia) Rogers, Liz Rogers, Erica Bishop, Carson Bishop, Ephraim Bishop; sister, Carol Ayers of Columbus; and fifteen nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Bob and Victor Linson.
In keeping with Mrs. Bishop’s wishes, cremation took place. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Howard Boles officiating.
Family and friends may gather for visitation Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the church. Inurnment will be at the Garland Brook Mausoleum immediately following the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be given through the funeral home to First United Methodist Church.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Bishop family and a video tribute viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
