Lucille Amanda Bishop

BISHOP, LUCILLE AMANDA Lucille, age 95, passed on Friday, April 11, 2014. Lucille Amanda Anna Stednitz was born on November 5, 1918 in Lyons, IL. Lucille married James Arvin Bishop on October 28, 1938. They were blessed with three children: Lucinda, Janie and Randy. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church until she moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1979, where she became a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Smith and husband, Jeffrey, and Janie Bishop; daughter-in-law, Diane Bishop; grandchildren, Julian Smith, Erin (David) Grabowski, Robert Shaler, Melanie (John) Thompson, and Nathaniel Shaler; great-grandchildren, Jeff, Grace, Katherine and Emma Grabowski, and Alexis and Dylan Thompson; sister-in-law, Elaine Stednitz; niece, Susan (Duane) Patrick; nephews, Michael (Gretchen) Monti, Martin (Eunice) Stednitz, and Richard (Cindy) Stednitz; as well as many great nieces and nephews. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Louise Stednitz; husband, James; son, Randy; brothers, Glenn and Delwyn; sister, Lois Monti; brother-in-law, Toni Monti; sister-in-law, Gertrude Stednitz; niece, Carol Ann Stednitz; and nephew, Kenneth Stednitz. Lucille was happiest when she was with her family and friends. She was kind, loving, accepting, and non-judgmental. She always found time to listen to others. Her artistic talent as a seamstress to create an original garment or to alter one to perfection was appreciated by many that knew her. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining and crafting. Lucille was a loyal friend. Her loss will be felt by those that have celebrated her life. She will be missed. To know her is to love her. A celebration of Lucille's life will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11:00 am at Messiah Lutheran Church, 11515 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the not for profit organization of your choice or to Messiah Lutheran Church.