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Nell Bishop

July 12, 1924 — February 1, 2018

Margie Nell Wyatt Bishop was born July 12, 1924 in the Masseyville Community of Chester Co., TN the daughter of the late James Wright and Pearl Lindsey Wyatt. Mrs. Bishop departed this life on February 1, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 93 Years, 6 Months, 20 Days.

She married Buford Clarence Bishop in 1948 and they made their home in Henderson. She attended Jackson School of Beauty and acquired a license in Cosmetology. She owned and operated Nell's Studio of Beauty in Henderson for over 40 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Henderson. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed, sewing, gardening and was a fantastic cook. She adored her family and eagerly welcomed in newcomers.

She is survived by a son, Kenneth Alan Bishop and wife Peggy of Birmingham, AL; two brothers, Conan W. Wyatt of Memphis, TN, Kay D. Wyatt of Lexington, TN; two grandchildren, Kristopher A. Bishop, Nickolas A. Bishop; and a great-grandchild, Erik A. Bishop.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Bishop was preceded in death by a son, Randall Alan Bishop; two brothers, Windol Wyatt, and James Wyatt.

Services will be held on February 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson 619 E Main St. Chapel with Paul Scheirer officiating. Burial will follow in the Chester County Memory Gardens at Henderson, Tennessee.
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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Sunday, February 4, 2018

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 East Main Street -, Henderson, TN 38340

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Chapel Services

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 East Main Street -, Henderson, TN 38340

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Cemetery

Chester County Memory Gardens

1826 Tennessee 5, Henderson, TN 38340

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