Obituaries

Patricia Ann Bishop, 84, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 20, 1940, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to the late Louis Hetrick and Violet Bowersox Hetrick.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otto Walter Bishop; daughters, Loretta Lee Hayden and Autumn Dawn Bishop; son, Paul Edward Bishop; brothers, Lester Hetrick and David Hetrick; and two great grandchildren.

Patricia lived a truly remarkable life field with love, dedication, and service. She devoted decades to her career at Bassett, Walker Industries, while also making an incredible impact on her community through her volunteer work at Martinsville Hospital. Her faith was clearly a guiding force in her life, as shown by her deep involvement in Friendly Christian Church as an elder, choir member, and passionate believer.

Her love for family was evident, cherishing both her children and grandchildren. She also found joy in supporting local youth as a band booster at Magna Vista High School. As a proud Marine, a dedicated fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and Penguins, and the president of the Martinsville Hospital Auxiliary, she had a rich and diverse life filed with purpose.

Most importantly, she shared a deep and loving bond with Otto, her best friend and husband of twenty-five years. Her legacy of faith, family, and service will surely be remembered by those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by daughters, Spring Rae Bishop and April Joy Bishop; brother, Kurt Hetrick; grandchildren, Jennifer Simmons, Aaron Leviner, David Paul Bishop, Destiny Dawn Snow, Meredith Hayden and Jeffery Simmons; and nine great grandchildren.

A Graveside service will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Friendly Christian Church Cemetery, 735 Friendly Church Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112, with Pastor David Fisher officiating. Military Honors will be presented by the Martinsville and Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. A Visitation will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel, 1425 Greensboro Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.