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Ethel Rhea Bishop

March 21, 1928 — February 26, 2022

ETHEL BISHOP
Henderson: Ethel Rhea Neisler Bishop passed away Saturday evening February 26, 2022 at her home near Henderson.

She was born in Chester County, March 21, 1928, the daughter of the late George Robert and Emma Sue Ervin Neisler. She was a graduate of Chester County High School. She married Billie Bishop in 1953. They owned and operated Bill’s Grocery and Diner in Henderson for many years. She also was a teacher’s aide at East Chester Elementary for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed reading, gardening, and caring for her dog, “Petey”.

She is survived by two sons; Timothy Gene Bishop (Betty Jo) of Saltillo and Jeffrey Morgan Bishop of Memphis and two grandchildren Melissa Bishop and Stephen Bishop.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers; James Robert Neisler, Lester Neisler, Herman Neisler, Carl Neisler, and three sisters; Hessie Mae Terry, Velma Snider, and Effie Neisler.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – East Main Chapel with Terry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Henderson City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until service time of 2:00 PM Wednesday.

Shackelford Funeral Directors
731-989-2421
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Visitation

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 East Main Street -, Henderson, TN 38340

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Chapel Services

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 East Main Street -, Henderson, TN 38340

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