Gloria A. Bishop

Gloria A. Bishop 93 of Dickinson passed away February 13, 2018. She was born December 24, 1924, in Galveston.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years,

Meredith L. Bishop, her parents John and Katherine Santarelli; sister Evangeline Taylor; brothers: George, John, Harold and William Santarelli.

Gloria is survived by her daughter Marsha Bishop Armstrong (Larry); sons George Bishop (Judi)and Michael Bishop (Paula); five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and was a graduate of Dominican High School in Galveston.

In 1945 she married and soon after she and Meredith moved to Iowa where they owned a farm and started a family.

In 1959 the family moved to Galveston.

Gloria lived a life of service to her church, family, and community.

A visitation in honor will be held 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm,

with a vigil beginning at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson with a

Funeral Mass, 10:00 am, Friday, February 23, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, League City.

Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the management and staff at Baywind Village and Faith Community Hospice.

In Lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

2 comments

  1. Condolences from Gloria’s first cousin, Rosie Ray – Herrera, daughter of Charlie Ray (Kate’s brother), from Fresno CA.

    Rosie Ray
  2. The family of Aunt Glo, I am going to miss my best friend. Glo went through a lot of things in my life over the years. She & Uncle Murry raised a wonderful family & were very devoted to them. Glo is in a better place now & I know she happy. That makes me feel better. I know it will be hard for her children. My children will miss her also.

    Nancy Scardasis & family

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