Jewel Wynette Bishop, age 87 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 5, 2026, and entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born May 16, 1939 in Dublin, Georgia to the late Richard Johnson and Effie Lee Floyd Mullis.
Wynette was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Riddick Bishop, son, David Alan Bishop, granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Hamrick and by her five siblings.
She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Wynette's legacy as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister in Christ lives on through her son and daughters in law, Mikki (Shirley) Bishop and Misty Bishop; grandchildren, Savannah (Anthony) Harden, James Joseph Bishop, Daniel Ray Bishop, James Dalton Bishop; great grandchildren, Axel, Elowyn and David; grandchildren by marriage, Richard Gossett, James Gossett and Stacey Thornell and 7 great grandchildren by marriage.
A cryptside service will be held Monday, November 9, 2026 - 1:00 pm at the Eastlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Bro. Al O'Quinn will officiate. Friends may visit the family Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Wynette.
