Genevieve R. Bishop, 89 years, of Bryan passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Genevieve was born November 10, 1931 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clinton C. and Ruth Meredith (Weber) Coulon. She married James R. Bishop on July 7, 1950 in Tennessee and he preceded her in death.
Genevieve was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and always made sure everyone was taken care of. She especially cherished her time with her family and supporting them in their endeavors. In her free time, Genevieve enjoyed free hand painting, ceramics, crafts, and making floral arrangements.
Surviving are five daughters, Jennie (Kevin) Williams of Stryker, Ohio, Gerri Bishop of Bryan, Ohio, Cyndi (Loren) Held of Bryan, Ohio, Chris (John) Haase of Bryan, Ohio, and Jamie (Steve) Garza of Bryan, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Bishop; grandson, Tyson Hoch; brother, Charles Coulon; three sisters, Wanda Schlosser, Virginia Caulkins, and Donna Paxton.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family will hold private family funeral services, Monday, February 22, 2021, at Life Changing Church, Edgerton, with Pastor Byron Adams officiating. Interment will take place in Williams Center Cemetery, Williams Center, Ohio. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan.
The family asks those remembering Genevieve to make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com