Ada “Adie” Bisby
d. July 10, 2022
Ada “Adie” Bisby, age 93, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Ada was born January 24, 1929 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Lena (Glenn) Ferguson.
She married George Bisby on December 24, 1948 at Fifth Presbyterian Church in Springfield.
Ada is survived by several nieces and nephews; granddaughter, Amy Bisby; two great grandchildren, Quintein and Christian Bisby; a daughter-in-law, Betsy Bisby; and many good friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George; a son, Greg; a grandson, George W. Bisby; sisters, Zelma Bitner, Lula Belle Warren, Freida Ferguson; and brothers. Floyd Ferguson, and Charles Ferguson.
She graduated from Athens High School in 1946.
Ada worked in Boston, MA at Schraiff’s Chocolate Factory during the 1950’s and later at Sangamo Electric in Springfield.
She collected porcelain dolls. Loved to keep a flower garden.
Ada accepted the Lord in 1981 as her Lord and Savior.
Services for Ada will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens on Friday, July 15, 2022 with visitation from 10 am until the time of the service at 11am.
Pastor Kerby Campbell will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall cemetery in Athens.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Posted July 11th, 2022 at 4:13 pm
Ada thank you for the many conversations on every topic over the years. You taught me so much about history, family and shared so much of your life both joy and sadness. I will miss you dearly but know you are in Heaven with your special men, George, Greg and Georgie may you rest in peace. May golden memories bring comfort to your family and friends here on earth. Love, Velda and Kurt