Alesia (Brown) Bishop

Alesia (Lisa) Brown Bishop, 61, of Madison, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on July 11, 2022. She was born June 14, 1961 to Nolan and Patricia Holbert Brown in Madison. Alesia was a graduate of Morgan County High School and married to Larry Bishop. She was a loving wife and mother and adored her grandchildren who called her Nanny. She enjoyed working in her flowers, spending time at the pool, and operating the family businesses, B&W Waste and Madison Waste and Hauling. Alesia loved her family and was often seen putting them first before even her own wants and needs. She lived a sacrificial life and believed her family was her greatest reward. The summer was her favorite season because she knew it often meant the entire family packing up and heading toward the beach where they feasted on as much seafood as she could stomach (which was a lot). She did sneak away occasionally with her husband, Larry, to Helen, Georgia, another of her “happy places.” Alesia would give the “shirt off her back” if she knew someone else was in need, family or friend. She loved her many cousins, having been born into a large extended family on both the Brown and Holbert sides. She enjoyed family reunions and catching up with relatives. She usually was found entertaining a crowd with her foolishness and laughter. A relative recently stated, “I loved Lisa. She was a hoot.” Alesia Bishop is survived by her husband, Larry, and children, Leslie Watkins(Matt), Traci Johns(Stewart), Lydia Givens(Zach) and Adam Bishop (Stephanie). Grandchildren are Christine Watkins, Mason Jackson, Brody Watkins, Mary Bishop Johns, Kali Bishop, Nora Johns, Nathan Givens, Lauren Johns, William Givens and Nolan Bishop. She also leaves a brother that she loved dearly, Ken Brown (Amy) and two nephews. Alesia was preceded in death by her father, Nolan, and a brother, Tracy. A multitude of other family members survives. As Alesia shared in a recent text to a cousin, she loved the Lord and stated even though she had walked away from Him at times, He had never left her side. She said He had proven himself even through her illness, so she continued to encourage others. A joint memorial service will be held with her mother who passed away on July 14, 2022. The service will be July 30, at 10:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Madison in the Wesley Building. Donations may be made to Cornerstone Christian Center, St. Jude Hospital, or the FUMC Preschool in memory/honor of Alesia Brown Bishop and her mother, Patricia Holbert Brown.

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