Debra Bishop, 46

Debra Ann Bishop, age 46, of Three Rivers passed away suddenly early Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers, MI. on August 23, 1962 the daughter of Robert and Margaret “Marge” (Robertson) Bishop.

 Debra graduated from Three Rivers High School and worked several years at Kirsch and more recently as a home health aid in this area.  She loved working with people and was very dependable and fun loving.  She especially loved her family, friends, and her special dog “Ernie”.

 She was preceded in death by her father Robert “Bob” Bishop and one brother, Michael Bishop.

 She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving family, daughter Melissa (Derick) Schabes, of Three Rivers; mother, Margaret “Marge” Bishop, of Three Rivers, three sisters, Kathy Myers, of Kalamazoo, Jody Pettit, of British Columbia, Canada, Amy (Allen) Hipskind, of Marcellus, three grandchildren, Lilyana, Abbygayl, and Alyssa Schabes, aunt and uncle, Robert (Linda) Ivans, of Three Rivers, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Hohner Funeral Home.

 Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Hohner Funeral Home.

 Memorials may be donated to the Three Rivers Health Hospice or the St. Joseph Animal Rescue Fund.  Envelopes available at the funeral home.