Ava Bishop of Steelville, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Interment in the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.