of Batesville, AR
December 2, 1937 - December 20, 2019
Sybil Faye Bishop, 82, of Batesville passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.
She was born on December 2, 1937 in Winslow, Arkansas to August and Allie (Fowler) Reed.
Sybil was a loving, honest, kind and caring person; she made everyone feel like family and everyone called her "Granny." She worked at Con Agra for several years and attended First Free Will Baptist Church. Sybil loved to crochet, sew and cook; she had many recipes and was known for her ''Squirrel Biscuits.'' She enjoyed working in her flower beds and collected coffee mugs from all over the states as well as other countries.
Survivors include her three sons, Torrey Bishop (Mary) of Melbourne, Brenden Bishop (Michelle) of Batesville and Kerwin Bishop (Cindy) of Charlotte; one daughter, Edwina Hurley (Kenny) of Cushman; ten grandchildren, Chris Hurley (Kaila), Brittany Hurley, TJ Bishop (Mary), Jordan Bishop, Tatum Bishop, Tyler Bishop (Lillian), Logan Bishop, Bryce Bishop (Haley), Heath Bishop and Brittni Young (David); five great-grandchildren, Ty Bishop, Taylor Bishop, Evelynn Bishop, Jack Bishop and Eli Bishop; one brother, Bill Reed (Ruby) of Winslow; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gano Reed; and two sisters, Geneva Key and Sue Summers.
Pallbearers are TJ Bishop, Jordan Bishop, Bryce Bishop, Heath Bishop, Chris Hurley and Tyler Bishop. Honorary pallbearers will be Brittany Hurley, Tatum Bishop, Logan Bishop and Brittni Young.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at First Free Will Baptist Church of Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with David Bishop, Ben Ryan and Bobby Sheppard officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Tuesday prior to service at the church.
Memorials may be made in her honor to Area 16 Special Olympics, c/o Ebony Brown, 1775 Addie Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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25 Condolence(s)
Janet Cherry
Friday, December 27, 2019
Torrey, TJ, & Jordan,
My deepest sympathies for you at this difficult time you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers always and I pray God comforts you as you mourn the loss of your mother & grandmother.
Jan Burrow Qualls
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
What a great lady she was you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Johnny & Linda Wackerly
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Much love and prayers for all your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Lesa (Vaughn) Watson and Rob Vaughn
Monday, December 23, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Jonathan and Jennifer Dorris
Monday, December 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace during this difficult and unexpected time.
Laura & Mark Morris
Monday, December 23, 2019
Sybil was a wonderful lady, friend, and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family during this difficult time.
In Christ,
Mark & Laura Morris & Marley
Harlon Martin
Vanessa Brunson & Amy, Analeah and Graycen Green
Monday, December 23, 2019
Keeping you all close to our hearts and in our prayers...sending much love and hugs.
We love you all so much!!
Vanessa Brunson & Amy, Analeah and Graycen Green
Monday, December 23, 2019
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and sending yankee love and hugs.
We love you all so much!
Gary Riggs
Monday, December 23, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
May your sorrow be lifted, in knowing she is with our heavenly father.
Margaret Harmon Freeman
Monday, December 23, 2019
My heart breaks for y’all. Sybil was such a sweet heart. Prayers for all of you. ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Judy Qualls
Sunday, December 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Sybil was loved by everyone who knew her. Your all in my prayers. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Debbie Carter
Sunday, December 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working at the Sonic with Sybil and getting to know her. I love your whole family. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie (Wilroy) Carter
Betty Burge Cockrill
Sunday, December 22, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for each of you.
Teresa Staggs
Sunday, December 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Hall
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Loved this lady. She was such a sweet loving Christian friend.
Sally Gates
Sunday, December 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss she was a great lady. She will be missed. Prayers for her family
Alan Vickery
Sunday, December 22, 2019
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Chris Croft Brinson
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Sending love hugs and comfort to your family, love you Kerwin and Cindy
Todd,Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Granny Sybil was such a special lady. She loved her family with all of her heart and created memories which are treasures to cherish now for comfort. We will continue uplifting this family in our prayers .
Randy & Linda Bradley
Sunday, December 22, 2019
We send our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to all Sybil’s family. We know she will be truly missed.
Nikki (Haley) Anderson
Sunday, December 22, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Sybil was a great lady. Prayers, hugs, and love for you during this time.
Charlotte Heyde
Sunday, December 22, 2019
My Love and prayers are with you at this time.
Candace Sutton
Sunday, December 22, 2019
You will be forever missed Aunt Sybil.
Larry & Carolyn Crafton
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Sybil was a sweet and caring lady, always friendly and smiling. She is missed at church, but we know she is in heaven with her Lord. Praying that will bring peace for her family.
Tina Baker
Sunday, December 22, 2019
So sadden to hear of Ms. Sybil's passing. She was a jewel in every sense of the word. Love and prayers for all.