Born: July 12, 1930 - Deceased: January 17, 2019
Emma B. May-Bishop, nee Steward, 88, of Caseyville, Illinois, born Saturday, July 12, 1930, in Holcomb, MO, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at h her residence.
Emma worked as a House Cleaner and was a member of Dayspring Four Square Church in South Roxana, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her:
- 1st Husband: Charles May
- 2nd Husband: Bill Bishop
- Parents: Osman P. and Anna Bell, nee Langford, Steward
- 7 Brothers
- Bryon Steward
- Shorty Steward
- Joe Steward
- Herman Steward
- Celic Steward
- Bruce Steward
- Melvin Steward
- Sister: Rosey Menley
Surviving are her:
- 2 Children
- James E. (Betty Ann) Nations of Campbell, MO
- Linda S. Langston of Caseyville, IL
- 4 Grandchildren
- Jackie Langston
- Tammy (Kris) Nash
- Regina Langston
- Bill Nations
- 6 Great-Grandchildren
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, January 21, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, January 21, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Gene Etheridge officiating. Interment will follow at Marissa City Cemetery, Marissa, Illinois.
10 Comments
loved this sweet little lady so much. Sure will miss her very much.
So sorry for your loss Emma was a real sweetheart of a person my thoughts & prayers are with all of you .
She will forever have a special place in our hearts . Prayers for the family and comfort in this time of grief.
A mother to us all. Thank you for being a blessing to all of at Dayspring Foursquare Church
Loved this sweet lady so much and she loved everyone. Always caring about you. Rest in Gods arms Emma we will truly miss seeing you.
Im sorry for ur lost linda praying for u live u
Emma will be missed so much. I’m so sorry Linda. Hugs and prayers
She will be missed by so many.
It was my great honor to meet Ms Emma and hopefully help to provide comfort to allow peace for her and her family. May your memories give you moments of solace.
It was my great honor to meet Ms Emma and hopefully help to provide comfort to allow peace for her and her family. May your memories give you moments of solace.