Barbara A. Bish, 69, Jefferson City, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
She was born on Dec. 31, 1956, to the late William and Juanita (Harlow) Austin in Olathe, Kan.
She was a 1974 graduate of Olathe Northwest High School in Olathe, Kan.
Barbara was united in marriage to Larry Bish on Jan. 15, 1982, in Olathe, Kan.
She worked as an electronics technician in Kansas. After moving to Missouri, Barbara worked at Command Web/Scholastic until 2021, then at the News Tribune until declining health led her to retire.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing, tending her garden—especially her roses—and cooking and baking, particularly cinnamon rolls and breads. Barbara looked forward to Sunday dinners with her family and trips to Branson. She liked to window-shop and returned the next day to buy what had caught her eye. Barbara also loved Pepsi, going to the Casino and playing the lottery. Above all, she cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by parents, William and Juanita; brother, Lee Austin; and sister, Connie Wilson.
She is survived by husband of 43 years, Larry; children, Chad Bish and wife Tiffany of Linn and Amber Moad and husband Dylan of Pace, Fla.; grandchildren, Hunter Bish and Ellie Moad; brother, Don Austin and wife Erin of Spring Hill, Kan.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Morton Chapel in Linn, with Rev. Matt Lee officiating. Inurnment was in St. George Parish Cemetery Columbarium.
Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
