Mildred Ellis Bishop, age 93 died, Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the E.T. York Haven Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Fl., following a long illness.
She was born September 24, 1920 in Fort White, Fl and moved to Lake City in 1938, after her marriage to James D. Bishop.
She was a homemaker who loved the Lord and her church. She was the oldest attending member of First Baptist in Lake City, having joined in 1941. She enjoyed cooking for others, flower arranging and playing bridge with her friends.
She cherished her family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Carol Bishop Rivenbark (Murphy) of Gainesville, Grandchildren, Walt Rivenbark (Camila) of Atlanta, Amy Rivenbark Chin (Ian) of North Reading, MA, David Rivenbark and Chris Rivenbark (Kelley) of Gainesville. Great Grandchildren, Cole Rivenbark, Colin and Aidan Chin, Luke Rivenbark and one due in April; Special sister-in-law, Sue Ellis of Melbourne and Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the
First Baptist Church of Lake City with Pastor Robert Bass officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time (10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.)
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 182 NE Justice Street, Lake City, FL 32055 or E.T. York Haven Hospice Care Center, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME,
3596 South U.S, Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025. (386) 752-1954
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