Merilou Bishop Obituary
The world bids farewell to Merilou Bishop in Dayton, Ohio, departing on January 8, 2026 at the age of 84. Merilou leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merilou Bishop to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lucille Williamson (McReynolds) and Merle "Happy" Williamson; her aunt Dora Belle McReynolds; and her siblings, Patricia Smith (Williamson), Nancy Litsch (Williamson), Verna, Claude and Merle Williamson.
She is survived by: her daughter Mindy Claggett (Bishop); her son-in-law Don Claggett; her grandson Gannon Claggett; her daughter Kendra Varner (Bishop); her son-in-law Larry Varner; her grandchildren, Drew (Kennedy), Aaron and Abby Varner; her nephew Ron Shoemaker (Linda); her cousin Helengene Farnsworth (Craig); and her close friends, JoAn, Rollie Wilson of Springfield and Colleen Bogard of Carterville.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Kay's memory to Park Avenue Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, or donations will also be accepted at Young Funeral Home in Wayne City, IL.
