Pat Bishop passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 4, 2021. She was born February 26, 1934 in Fairfield, Iowa to Elmer and Nellie Spiker. She was raised in Amarillo and graduated from Amarillo High School. She was a loving kind woman who loved her family. She was a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church for many years. Pat was always there for anyone in need. She loved cooking, baking, sewing, square dancing, and quilting. Everyone in the family has a quilt that she made for them. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know and love her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; Galen Thompson and JJ Bishop; her son Gary Read and two brothers Bill Spiker and Jim Spiker.
She is survived by her children Michael Read and wife Sheryl; Randy Read; Monte Read and wife Kim; Louis Read and Lisa Hunt and husband David. Grandchildren: Tamra Dickerson; Tristan Read and wife Erica; Jason Read; Nathan Read; Brandon Read and wife Nikki; Perry Read and wife Elizabeth and Austin Hunt. Great- grandchildren: Adyn, Phoenix, Mya, Emma and Raylen.