Margaret Bishop was born on January 24, 1947, in Haskell, Texas to Josephine and Archie Davis. She married Ron Bishop on September 1, 1968, in Throckmorton, Texas and graduated from Baylor University in 1970. They were blessed with two children, Julie Vick and Jason Bishop, both of Fort Worth, Texas.
She was a member of North Pointe Baptist Church and was a faithful singer in the choir. Margaret worked in the Birdville Independent School District for over twenty years as a junior high English teacher at Haltom Middle School, and she enjoyed traveling around the world with her sister and close friends. At home, Margaret enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Davis. Margaret is survived by: her husband, Ronnie Carpenter; one sister Mollye Brown; one daughter Julie Vick and husband Kevin; one son Jason Bishop and wife Julie; four grandchildren: Austin, Nolan, Isaiah, and Caitlynn; a niece, Jennifer Trousdale and husband Jake; cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at North Pointe Baptist Church on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at 11:00 in the morning. The church’s address is 147 E. Hurst Blvd, Hurst, TX 76053.
There will be an additional memorial service held in Throckmorton, TX on a date yet to be determined.
Everyone is welcome at both services.