Violet M. (Surber) Bishop

Violet M. Surber Bishop, 84, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born at home in Eubank, Kentucky on July 14, 1924, daughter of the late Everett C. and Roberta Estes Surber. She had one brother, Everett Surber Jr. They have preceded her in death. She was married to Fred Alvin Bishop on July 13, 1943. This was a true and divine love story that sadly came to a close upon his passing on February 19, 1993. They were blessed with two children, Gary & (Arlene) Bishop of Boca Raton, FL and Peggy S. Martin of Eubank, KY. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, David Bishop, Cindy Lefort, Laurie Roberge and Dawn Martin Hopson. In addition, she was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Jessie Lynn, John Michael, Emily Dawn and Sebastian. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She attended and was a member of Freedom Christian Church all of her life. It is her greatest wish to see this beautiful country church and its congregation flourish. She possessed tremendous faith, love, strength and character. Our lives are so blessed because of her and she will live in our hearts forever. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Tracy Valentine officiating. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Freedom Christian Church or Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.