J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bischoff, Gladys M.

Monday, October 08, 2007

Gladys Margaret Bischoff passed away peacefully at home, Chester, VA, on October 8, 2007. She was born December 25, 1927 in Geneva, Idaho to David Bischoff and Minnie Lashbrook Bischoff. Born into a family of 12 siblings, she is preceded in death by her parents, David and Minnie Bischoff; brothers, Claude, Archie, Georgie, Willis, Lorraine (Ray), Douglas, and De’Orr and sisters, Genevieve, Jean, and Florence. She is survived by one brother, David Vern Bischoff, Vancouver, Washington; son, Dr. Stephen Ellsworth (Jill); Nephew, John Gothard, Esg; four grandsons, Chad Kenny, Ian, and Rory and two great grandchildren, Dylan and Danielle. The family will conduct a private ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia. Gladys requested cremation and her ashes to be scattered among her home farmlands. Donations to the Humane Society in her honor are appreciated. The family was served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

I wholeheartedly agree with my brother Stephen's comments. Our nuclear family consisted of my Grandmother, my Aunt Gladys, my cousin (more like a brother actually) Stephen and I. Gladys was ever the caregiver, taking care of all of us without complaint nor thought of herself. She was indeed one of God's angels sent to care for us. She will be missed but will always be remembered.

Posted by: John at October 15, 2007 04:01 PM

She was the best mother that a son could ever have. She will be remembered for her absolute generosity, unconditional love for family, and for her work ethic. She would have worked until her last breathing moment if her condition would have permitted her to do so. She is an angel worthy of entering the highest kingdom of heaven.

Posted by: Stephen at October 15, 2007 02:18 PM