OBITUARY
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann (Gorney) Bishop
AUGUST 28, 1954 – DECEMBER 24, 2020
Elizabeth Ann (Gorney) Bishop, age 66, of Houston, TX passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. "Beth" was born August 28, 1954.
She attended Sam Houston High School. In school, Beth was a member of the R.O.T.C. and made life-long friends. Growing up in Houston, Beth always said it would snow on her wedding day ... and it did. She married Byron Bishop on Saturday, February 17, 1973.
Beth's first career was being a mother. She gave birth to four children: Byron II, Christopher, Faith, and Nickolas. As the boys got older, Beth first went back to work in the insurance industry and later specialized in Customer Service. She worked for American General Life Insurance Company, Hewitt, and later Avon, where she worked until she retired. Beth was very creative and worked for Home Interiors. Beth was also an AVON representative and a member of their President's Club - she received many achievement awards.
Beth participated in many activities and had many hobbies. She enjoyed being involved with the Boy Scouts. She accompanied Byron and the boys on many campouts. She was so proud when Nickolas became an Eagle Scout. Beth also enjoyed gardening - she had a green thumb. She loved butterflies and wind chimes.
Beth loved to crochet and made special bears for all her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She spent a lot of time crocheting during her chemotherapy treatments, especially during the past year and a half, when her strength was "zapped."
Beth will always be remembered for her baking skills. She spent hours in the kitchen making special-occasion cakes for her extended family and friends. She was also a great cook. Her recipes are sought after.
Beth always thought of others, and frequently showed up with a small gift/keepsake and a kind word to make others feel better. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her loving husband, Byron; sons Byron II, Christopher and wife Robin, Nickolas and wife Ashley; Grandchildren Mary Beth, Byron III, Isabell, Genie, Logan, Albert, Travis, Shelby, and Penelope; Great Grandson Zachary; Sisters Kathy and husband Raymond Kimich; Terrie Gorney and husband Mike Brophy; and many nieces and nephews.
Beth was preceded in death by her infant daughter Faith;
parents Mary and Louis Gorney; and brother Daniel Gorney.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. We will pray the rosary at 7:00 p.m., during visitation. Funeral services will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2730 Nelwood Dr., Houston, TX 77038, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Burial will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
Masks and social distancing will be required at all indoor venues.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Bishop family may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com.
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann (Gorney) Bishop
AUGUST 28, 1954 – DECEMBER 24, 2020
Elizabeth Ann (Gorney) Bishop, age 66, of Houston, TX passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. "Beth" was born August 28, 1954.
She attended Sam Houston High School. In school, Beth was a member of the R.O.T.C. and made life-long friends. Growing up in Houston, Beth always said it would snow on her wedding day ... and it did. She married Byron Bishop on Saturday, February 17, 1973.
Beth's first career was being a mother. She gave birth to four children: Byron II, Christopher, Faith, and Nickolas. As the boys got older, Beth first went back to work in the insurance industry and later specialized in Customer Service. She worked for American General Life Insurance Company, Hewitt, and later Avon, where she worked until she retired. Beth was very creative and worked for Home Interiors. Beth was also an AVON representative and a member of their President's Club - she received many achievement awards.
Beth participated in many activities and had many hobbies. She enjoyed being involved with the Boy Scouts. She accompanied Byron and the boys on many campouts. She was so proud when Nickolas became an Eagle Scout. Beth also enjoyed gardening - she had a green thumb. She loved butterflies and wind chimes.
Beth loved to crochet and made special bears for all her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She spent a lot of time crocheting during her chemotherapy treatments, especially during the past year and a half, when her strength was "zapped."
Beth will always be remembered for her baking skills. She spent hours in the kitchen making special-occasion cakes for her extended family and friends. She was also a great cook. Her recipes are sought after.
Beth always thought of others, and frequently showed up with a small gift/keepsake and a kind word to make others feel better. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her loving husband, Byron; sons Byron II, Christopher and wife Robin, Nickolas and wife Ashley; Grandchildren Mary Beth, Byron III, Isabell, Genie, Logan, Albert, Travis, Shelby, and Penelope; Great Grandson Zachary; Sisters Kathy and husband Raymond Kimich; Terrie Gorney and husband Mike Brophy; and many nieces and nephews.
Beth was preceded in death by her infant daughter Faith;
parents Mary and Louis Gorney; and brother Daniel Gorney.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. We will pray the rosary at 7:00 p.m., during visitation. Funeral services will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2730 Nelwood Dr., Houston, TX 77038, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Burial will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
Masks and social distancing will be required at all indoor venues.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Bishop family may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com.
OBITUARY
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann (Gorney) Bishop
AUGUST 28, 1954 – DECEMBER 24, 2020
Elizabeth Ann (Gorney) Bishop, age 66, of Houston, TX passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. "Beth" was born August 28, 1954.
She attended Sam Houston High School. In school, Beth was a member of the R.O.T.C. and made life-long friends. Growing up in Houston, Beth always said it would snow on her wedding day ... and it did. She married Byron Bishop on Saturday, February 17, 1973.
Beth's first career was being a mother. She gave birth to four children: Byron II, Christopher, Faith, and Nickolas. As the boys got older, Beth first went back to work in the insurance industry and later specialized in Customer Service. She worked for American General Life Insurance Company, Hewitt, and later Avon, where she worked until she retired. Beth was very creative and worked for Home Interiors. Beth was also an AVON representative and a member of their President's Club - she received many achievement awards.
Beth participated in many activities and had many hobbies. She enjoyed being involved with the Boy Scouts. She accompanied Byron and the boys on many campouts. She was so proud when Nickolas became an Eagle Scout. Beth also enjoyed gardening - she had a green thumb. She loved butterflies and wind chimes.
Beth loved to crochet and made special bears for all her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She spent a lot of time crocheting during her chemotherapy treatments, especially during the past year and a half, when her strength was "zapped."
Beth will always be remembered for her baking skills. She spent hours in the kitchen making special-occasion cakes for her extended family and friends. She was also a great cook. Her recipes are sought after.
Beth always thought of others, and frequently showed up with a small gift/keepsake and a kind word to make others feel better. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her loving husband, Byron; sons Byron II, Christopher and wife Robin, Nickolas and wife Ashley; Grandchildren Mary Beth, Byron III, Isabell, Genie, Logan, Albert, Travis, Shelby, and Penelope; Great Grandson Zachary; Sisters Kathy and husband Raymond Kimich; Terrie Gorney and husband Mike Brophy; and many nieces and nephews.
Beth was preceded in death by her infant daughter Faith;
parents Mary and Louis Gorney; and brother Daniel Gorney.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. We will pray the rosary at 7:00 p.m., during visitation. Funeral services will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2730 Nelwood Dr., Houston, TX 77038, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Burial will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
Masks and social distancing will be required at all indoor venues.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Bishop family may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com.
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann (Gorney) Bishop
AUGUST 28, 1954 – DECEMBER 24, 2020
Elizabeth Ann (Gorney) Bishop, age 66, of Houston, TX passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. "Beth" was born August 28, 1954.
She attended Sam Houston High School. In school, Beth was a member of the R.O.T.C. and made life-long friends. Growing up in Houston, Beth always said it would snow on her wedding day ... and it did. She married Byron Bishop on Saturday, February 17, 1973.
Beth's first career was being a mother. She gave birth to four children: Byron II, Christopher, Faith, and Nickolas. As the boys got older, Beth first went back to work in the insurance industry and later specialized in Customer Service. She worked for American General Life Insurance Company, Hewitt, and later Avon, where she worked until she retired. Beth was very creative and worked for Home Interiors. Beth was also an AVON representative and a member of their President's Club - she received many achievement awards.
Beth participated in many activities and had many hobbies. She enjoyed being involved with the Boy Scouts. She accompanied Byron and the boys on many campouts. She was so proud when Nickolas became an Eagle Scout. Beth also enjoyed gardening - she had a green thumb. She loved butterflies and wind chimes.
Beth loved to crochet and made special bears for all her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She spent a lot of time crocheting during her chemotherapy treatments, especially during the past year and a half, when her strength was "zapped."
Beth will always be remembered for her baking skills. She spent hours in the kitchen making special-occasion cakes for her extended family and friends. She was also a great cook. Her recipes are sought after.
Beth always thought of others, and frequently showed up with a small gift/keepsake and a kind word to make others feel better. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her loving husband, Byron; sons Byron II, Christopher and wife Robin, Nickolas and wife Ashley; Grandchildren Mary Beth, Byron III, Isabell, Genie, Logan, Albert, Travis, Shelby, and Penelope; Great Grandson Zachary; Sisters Kathy and husband Raymond Kimich; Terrie Gorney and husband Mike Brophy; and many nieces and nephews.
Beth was preceded in death by her infant daughter Faith;
parents Mary and Louis Gorney; and brother Daniel Gorney.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. We will pray the rosary at 7:00 p.m., during visitation. Funeral services will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2730 Nelwood Dr., Houston, TX 77038, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Burial will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
Masks and social distancing will be required at all indoor venues.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Bishop family may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com.
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