Elsie L. Bishop, 82, of Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:50 P.M., Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Vitality Living of Hendersonville.
Elsie had been a homemaker.  She was a member of the Sunfield Methodist Church.  Elsie was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bingo.
She was born July 22 1941, in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of George and Mary (Macke) Huite.
Elsie married Richard Bishop on June 4, 1960 in Du Quoin, IL and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2020.
She is survived by her two children - Barbie Tolli and husband Gene of Arizona and Rick Bishop and wife Amy of Tennessee, three grandchildren - Justin Ryan of Oregon, Emily Bishop of Tennessee, and Amanda Bishop of Washington, one sister - Mary Ellen Summers of Du Quoin, and one brother - Rich Huite and wife Nellie of Belleville.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and six siblings - Dean Huite, George Huite, Chuck Huite, Ruby Stacey, Pat Triefenbach, and Donnie Huite.
Memorial visitation and service will be from 3:00 to 3:45 P.M., Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Sunfield Community Church in Sunfield
Graveside services will follow at 4:00 P.M., at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Pastor Dave Trover officiating.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Du Quoin Police Department Shop with the Cop or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.