Ann McClelland Bishop

Ann McClelland Bishop completed her long and accomplished earthly journey, entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August, 13, 2024, in Montgomery, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Matt Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park under the direction of Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson. Ann was born on December 25, 1947 in Henderson, Texas. In 1964, Ann moved to Baton Rouge with her parents, George Dewey McClelland, a mechanical engineer, and Sara Eugenia Kyger McClelland, a delightful school teacher. Ann, the oldest of four children, attended both Brusly High School and Lee High School in Baton Rouge. She was recognized as a distinguished seamstress and dressmaker and graduated in 1966. Ann followed in her mother Sara's footsteps continuing her education at Baylor University. In 1970, she graduated from Baylor with a BS in Biology/Chemistry. Ann began her career as a Medical Technician at MD Anderson and Diagnostic Clinic before transitioning to the energy sector, where she worked for Exxon. While at Exxon, she was a respected leader not only in her field of expertise but also in employee safety. Ann was passionate about the importance of ergonomics and trained others on how to incorporate it effectively to reduce injuries. Ann was an active member of St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Houston, where Pastor James Moore led the congregation. She met Jerry Zamzow at St. Luke’s in 1996, and they married in 2000 in Houston, Texas. Together, Ann and Jerry traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States, often with family as the focal point of their journeys. Known for their generosity and shared passion for Baylor University, Ann and Jerry established the George D. and Sara Kyger McClelland Endowed Premedical Scholarship Fund in 2006, providing support to deserving students pursuing a premedical program and a career in medicine. In addition to her public contributions, Ann was a pillar of encouragement and support for her family, always attentive and present at important gatherings to celebrate and uplift those she loved. Ann is survived by her loving family: Husband Jerry Lee Zamzow of Houston and son, James Bishop (Katherine) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Ann and Jerry have two grandchildren: Benjamin William Bishop and Jason James Bishop. Ann is survived by her brother: George McClelland, MD (Tricia) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and sisters: Mary Kay Kindhauser-McClelland (Georges) of Geneva, Switzerland and Patricia McClelland Williams (Larry) of Dallas. Ann is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews: Katherine Lynn Williams of Dallas and Marie Claire Williams of Boston; Margaux Kindhauser (Sylvan) of Geneva, Switzerland; Ashley Marie McClelland Gallifant (Caleb) of Louisville, Kentucky; Sara Katherine McClelland David (Blake), Joseph McClelland, and Benjamin McClelland of Baton Rouge. Special thanks are expressed to Denise Berube, Ann’s caring and competent caregiver. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.crawfordcrim.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Baylor Scholarship Fund at https://bbis.baylor.edu/give or a charity of choice. Words of comfort may be shared at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Ann McClelland Bishop

December 25, 1947 - August 13, 2024