Eva G Bishop

She was born July 19, 1933, to the late Clarence and Irene Sampson Church. Eva had a special affinity for music and a talent that was God-given. She played the bass guitar for more than thirty years. She played in her and her late husband’s band, Jim Bishop and the Cimarrons and also had a love of performing Gospel music Eva loved her family, was a stranger to none, and a friend to all. Above all, she loved Jesus. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Bishop; two brothers, Gary Church and Don Church; and her one sister, Eleen Steadman. Left to cherish her memory include her son, Dennis Fields and wife Lorra; daughter, Christie Myers and husband John; stepson, James Matthew Bishop; two stepdaughters, Deborah Vaughan and husband Michael and Theresa Crawford and husband Ronnie; two grandchildren, Jessica Dagenhart and Erica Voland; seven step grandchildren, Tylie Eaves, Vicki Stacy, Mandy Floyd, Tony Crawford, Brodie Bishop, Logan Bishop, and Rebecca Castle; two great grandchildren; and fifteen step great- grandchildren. Eva is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The family will receive friends Monday, September 15, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at East Lawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Danny Dolen officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park where friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Eva Bishop.