CONOVER- Barbara “Jeanie” Bishop, 60 of Conover passed away peacefully at Carolina Caring Hospice on Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was born in Catawba County on November 22, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Bishop and Barbara Herman. She is survived by her sisters Valerie Martin of Conover and Meritta Martin of Conover; a son Dennis Keith Austin of North Wilkesboro. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ernie Richards officiating. She will lie in state 30 mins prior to service. Burial will follow at Oakwood City Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.