Audrey Mae Bishop

Audrey Mae Bishop, age 84, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, IN. She was born on January 27, 1938 the daughter of Grover and Lula (Haines) West in Kimmell, IN.  On September 5, 1964 she married Gary W. Bishop in Ligonier, IN.

She is survived by her husband of over 56 years, Gary Bishop Sr. of Ligonier, IN; children, Tammy (David) Waliczek of North Webster, IN, Rena (Thomas) Fish of Ligonier, IN, and Gary (Susan) Bishop Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; along with her precious cats, Princess, Brooke, Tigger, and Angel.  She was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings; and her son, Lauren G. Bishop in 2019.

Audrey worked at Monsanto for many years and retired from Creps Quality Bakery after 15 years. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and loved cooking, especially baking, and more than anything, spending time with her grandchildren and granddoggies.

A funeral service will be held in Audrey’s honor at 6pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Jean Ness will officiate. Family and friends will be received from 3-6 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier following the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Heart to Heart Hospice, 7221 Engle Rd Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .