Nancy J. (Bishop) Hightower Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Nancy J. (Bishop) Hightower (Smyrna, Delaware). Nancy, born on June 12, 1942, passed away on November 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Maurice E. Hightower; her son Mark Hightower; and her sisters, Kathleen Wilson and Patricia McGrath. She is survived by: her children, Sue Guymon of Philadelphia, Maureen Schruby of Mount Holly and Stephen Hightower of Riverside; her grandchildren, Kristin Hightower and Lyndis Schruby; and her stepgrandchildren, Andrew, Steven and Kim Neely.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Old Drawyers Cemetery (2939 Dupont Pkwy, Odessa, DE 19730).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Brandywine Valley SPCA 290 Churchman's Road New Castle, DE 19720.
