Obituary of Elaine Francis Bishop

It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Francis Bishop announces her passing. Elaine was granted her angel wings on April 15, 2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Elaine was born January 21, 1953 in Macomb Illinois, to Earl Schlegel and Iris (Burton) Schlegel. Elaine is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jack W. Bishop Jr. She has always been the BEST MOM EVER to four children. Eldest, Thomas Bishop and fiancée Joni (Rhodes) of Raytown, Missouri; Jessica Parr husband Jason of Eugene, Missouri; Tyler Bishop wife Jenna of Camdenton Missouri; Sirena Bishop soulmate Shaun Bates of Lebanon, Missouri; sisters Lynette Pierson of Tyler, Texas & Diane Schlegel Of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; step sister Julie Davis of Macomb, Illinois and step brother Jerry Davis of Macomb, lllinois.

Elaine is preceded in death by her father Earl Schlegel, mother Iris Davis, step father Sterling Davis, and mother in law Jean Bishop.

Elaine was a fun and loving "GRANNY" to all 8 grandkids, Lauren Bishop (K-State) Kaitlyn Bishop (Olathe)North High School/ KU) William "Billy" Parr (Eugene High) Trenton Parr (Eugene High) Caitlyn Bishop (Camdenton High) Conner Bishop (Oak Ridge Intermediate) Camryn Bishop (Dogwood Elementary) Alexis Bates (Fairview Elementary)

Elaine had a special way with her family through all times of the cycle we call LIFE. She was always there for any and all family members through the rough times and the great times. She had that mother like instinct and encouraging words she always seemed to call or stop by at the right time. Elaine had an attitude and smile that seemed to carry people sometimes from day to day. She had laughs and giggles with so many people that she worked around or customers. Elaine truly was a beautiful person.

Elaine was well traveled during her life having the opportunity to live in Denver, Colorado, Phoenix Arizona, Waco Texas and Macomb Illinois. After which she and Jack settled in the Lake of the Ozarks area in 1989. Elaine held a few jobs where she enjoyed work within the public. She is well known from the Decaturville One Stop, Lake View Resort Sunrise Beach, Parrs Corner Market of Mary’s Home and most recently Deep  Water Inn of Hurricane Deck.

Elaine had several hobbies that she enjoyed including work, spending time with her family, camping, working in the yard, and spending time at the family cabin on the Mississippi river with Jack and her sisters.... But her most favorite of all was the ocean on a Cruise Ship.........

Services will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. The family will welcome friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.