Elizabeth Louise (Byrd) Bishop, age 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was promoted to Heaven Thursday, April 2, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Elizabeth was raised in the Lincoln Park community and was a graduate of Fulton High School. With a gentle spirit and a kind heart, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a caring friend, a bright light in the lives of all who knew and loved her. She was a faithful member of The Church at Sterchi Hills where she worshipped with many friends. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Bernice Byrd, and just two months ago by her loving husband of 57 years, Harold. Celebrating sweet memories of her life are her children Melissa and Ray Labelle of Norris, Tennessee, Amy Mack and James Ollee of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mark and Criston Bishop of Knoxville. She was a dear Nana to Matthew and his wife Haley Labelle, Morgan Labelle, Bryce, Erin, and Devin Mack, and Kate, Meredith, and Eli Bishop. Special brother-in-law Bruce Bishop and his wife Susie reside in Maidsville, West Virginia. The family expresses their appreciation to the caregivers of NHC Place Farragut and to the compassionate medical professionals of the cardiovascular ICU of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Friends may call at their convenience Friday, April 9 from 11:00 to 5:00 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr., Knoxville. A private family service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The Church at Sterchi Hills 2020 Vision Gifts & Pledges fund, 904 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 or online at sterchi.church. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com
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