Barbara Ann Whittico Bishop 82, passed away October 13, 2018. Born in Williamson West Virginia, Barbara is the daughter of the late Dr. James M. Whittico Sr. and Rosa Lee Burn-Smith. She graduated from West Virginia State University. After moving to Louisville, she worked for the Jefferson County Board of Education and the City of Louisville Youth Group Boys and Girls Homes. She also devoted her time as a Newburg Community Activist, Boy Scout Den Mother and a census taker.
Barbara is preceded in death by her ex-husband Samuel A. Bishop Jr.; son, Steven A. Bishop; brother, Dr. James M. Whittico Jr. (Gloria); brother-in-law Harry Cox; a niece, Gina Cox; step-mother, LaFadie Belle Whittico and surrogate parents Herbert and Ethel Jacobs.
Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory her children LaVerne D. Bishop Sparks (James), Carol L. Bishop and Michael A. Bishop, daughter-in-love Regina Jackson (Michael), son-in-love Barry Goines, grandchildren Cory, Shamika, Nero, LaTasha, Cherita (Alicia), Aubari (Karl with a "K"), Jorell (Miya), Marque, Diamond, Princess, Shahryar and Akelah and great grandchildren Caleigh, Nadyia, Ethan and Spencer. She is also survived by her siblings Sadie L. Cox and Matthew Thomas Whittico (Rebecca), sisters-in-law Sylvia Keltee and Sonja “Jackie” Fant, the Jacobs family, dear friends Monte, Charlene, Cynthia, Victor and Shermain, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends and a beloved pet, Jordan, whom she all loved dearly.
A service to honor the life of Barbara will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 2-3pm in the chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park. The celebration of life will begin at 10:30am.
“If you can take your hurt and turn it into joy for me.” –Barbara A. Bishop
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