Willalma B. Bishop

Willalma B. Bishop, 97, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at at Sugar Creek Senior Living in Troy, Missouri. She was born on September 29, 1926 in Whiteside, Missouri and was the daughter of the late William J. and Fay (Horton) Brown. She was united in marriage to Glen G. Bishop on June 26, 1964 at the Troy Presbyterian Church in Troy, Missouri and to this union they share three sons and one daughter. Willalma was a graduate of Eolia High School. She started her banking career in 1945 with Bank of Troy, Boatmen’s Bank, where she served as Vice President and Super Set Director and retired from Bank of American in 1997. Willalma was very active in her community, serving on various boards and always lending a hand when needed. She was a charter member of the Business Professional Women’s Club serving two terms as president and receiving the Prestigious Honor of Professional Business Women of the Year in 1965. Willalma was a member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, where she served as treasurer for 31 years and was honored as Woman of the Year in 1964. She was a charter member and former President of the Martha Dyer Federated Club and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #405 where she served as organist. Willalma was the First Treasurer of Lincoln County Youth Fair for 22 years. She served as a member of the Troy Rotary Club, being the first woman member, serving as a pianist from 1952-1987, and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Willalma was listed in the Who’s Who of American Women in the 1983-1984 Issue. She was elected as an Alderperson in the City of Troy for two terms. Willalma was the secretary for the Lincoln County Historical Society for many years. She enjoyed attending auctions and flea markets. Willalma liked to collect antique glassware and dolls. She looked forward to traveling with her family and was thankful for the 59 wonderful years with Glen. She valued the time she spent with her friends and especially her family. Willalma is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Glen Bishop of Troy, MO; one son, Kevin Bishop (Jennifer) of Troy MO and their son, Nicholas; three step-children: Glenda Loehr of Ballwin, MO, Ken Bishop (Sheilah) of Franklin, TN and Mark Bishop (Chris) of St. Peters, MO; eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; siblings: Eldora Day of Elsberry, MO and Beverly Hood of Bowling Green, MO; nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Fay Brown and siblings: Rita Colbert, JoAnn Simpson, Gene Brown, Will H. (Tim) Brown and Dixie Jingst. Family and friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Interment will be held at the Troy City Cemetery in Troy, MO. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Lincoln County Council of Aging, in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Willalma B. Bishop

September 29, 1926 - December 4, 2023