Tazuye “Clara” Bishop, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the age of 97. Her memory is carried on by her loving family and many friends.

Mrs. Bishop, also known as Granny, Clara, Clare, Mom, and Great-Granny, led a big life. She was born in 1926 in Elk Grove, CA. After WWII, she moved to Japan and met her husband of over 65 years, Willard Bishop. Together they traveled the world, raised a family, met many friends. Clara served as a resolute and proud military wife moving her family and managing a household while stationed in Austria, France, Alaska, and Virginia.

Clara had many interests. She was an amazing and talented seamstress, card player and gardener. She was a huge sports enthusiast, and in her day, quite the basketball player. She loved her Church and Church Family from Front Royal United Methodist Church.  She had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed her friends immensely and loved her family unconditionally.

She is survived by her children, Linda Leady (Steve), JoAnne Taylor, and James Bishop; her grandchildren, Patrick Leady (Jen), Laura Ferst (Anthony), and Jesse Bishop; and her great-grandchildren, Julia Leady, Stellarose Ferst, and Blake Ferst.

Clara is reunited with her husband, Willard Bishop; his brothers; and her six siblings; as well as many other family and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Front Royal United Methodist Church, 1 W. Main St., Front Royal with The Rev. Rachel Plemmons officiating. The family invites guests to visit one hour prior to the service. Following the service, a burial will take place in Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Blue Ridge Hospice or Front Royal United Methodist Church.