Michelle Downey Bishop's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Bedford, Kentucky

Michelle Downey Bishop

February 4, 1967 - October 7, 2025 (58 years old)

Bedford, Kentucky

Michelle Downey Bishop's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Bedford, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Prewitt Funeral Home

Share

Michelle Downey Bishop

February 4, 1967 - October 7, 2025 (58 years old)

Bedford, Kentucky

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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Prewitt Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home
425 N Main St, New Castle, KY 40050

Fri

Oct 10

Memorial service

1:00 PM

Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home
425 N Main St, New Castle, KY 40050

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Michelle Downey Bishop’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Michelle Downey Bishop.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Michelle Downey Bishop and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help