Michelle Downey Bishop Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michelle Downey Bishop of Bedford, Kentucky, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 58, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michelle Downey Bishop to pay them a last tribute.
As Michelle departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Michelle may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Michelle leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her father William Boyd Downey. She is survived by: her husband Raymond Bishop of Bedford; her sons, Tyler Payton of Shelbyville and Justin Payton of Bedford; her stepson Sean Bishop; and her mother Bessie Price of Bedford.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home (425 N Main St, New Castle, KY 40050). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.