Mary Bishop

Mary Bishop, 94, of Pawnee passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of family.

Born on April 23,1932 in Birmingham, AL, she was the beloved daughter of Cecil and Betty Hewitt. She was the devoted spouse of Mitchell Stanley Bishop Sr., who loved her family, church family, and friends. She could always be found tending to her flowers and helping others.

A faithful member of Decatur Highway Church of Christ, she served in many capacities over the years. She found faith in God’s promises and shared Christ’s love through her words and actions.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell Stanley Bishop Sr., parents Cecil and Betty Hewitt, and her siblings Ray Hewitt, Betty Page, and Margaret Rew. She is survived by her sister Sue Duke, her children Mitchell Stanley Bishop Jr. (Roni), Scott Bishop, and Cecilia Bishop, and her grandchildren Mitchell Stanley Bishop III (Crystal), Ann Marie McNeeley (Brian), George Ronald Hill Jr., Sarah Jane King (Randall), Andrew Hill (Lauren), Samantha Miles, and Maribeth Hill. She was also survived by her 11 great-grandchildren.

While our hearts grieve, we take comfort in God's promise of eternal life. She has finished her earthly journey and entered her eternal home, where she has been reunited with her true love. We smile through our tears, imagining them dancing together in Heaven, praising the One who made their reunion possible.

As Scripture reminds us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” -Matthew 25:23