Dorothy Jean Price Barham, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2026, after a 14-month battle with leukemia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Barham, Jr., parents, Harvey P. Price and Lula Brinkley Price, brothers, Herbert Price, Cecil Price, Clifton Price, and sister Audrey High.

She is survived by her children, Ervin Barham (Tabitha) of Indian Trail, NC, Donna Wyckoff (Bob) of Lillington, and Joy Minster (Keith) of Garner, NC. In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Melissa Broadwater (Rob), Sarah Wyckoff, Ryan Minster (Julia), Rachel Friedman (Luke), Bethany Keeler (Aaron), 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by sisters, Margie Cockrell, Shirley Atkinson, and sisters-in-law, Joyce Price and Doris A. Price.

Dorothy was born in Johnston County, NC and graduated from Corinth-Holders High School where she was named Valedictorian of her senior class. She graduated with an Associate’s degree from Woman’s College in Greensboro (now UNC-G).

Dorothy and Thomas moved to Lillington in 1958. She was a faithful member of Lillington Baptist Church for 68 years and served as mentor to many of the pastor’s wives and young people. She served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, as well as on many committees. She headed up the local WMU effort and was on the Board of the North Carolina WMU for many years.

Dorothy was also Bookkeeper/Office Manager for Cape Fear Insurance Agency for 40 years.

She felt it was a privilege to serve her Lord on over 45 mission trips to many different countries around the world including 5 of the 7 continents.

In lieu of flowers, Mom requested that memorials be made to WMU North Carolina, PO Box 4249, Cary, NC, 27519-4249, or to the Lillington Baptist Church Missions Involvement Fund, PO Box 670, Lillington, NC, 27546.

The family owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to all those who visited, brought a meal, called, texted, and emailed during Mom’s illness. The family also would like to thank the staff and caregivers of A Better Solution Home Care, Heartland Hospice of Raleigh, and Windsor Point Retirement Center for their assistance with Mom’s care.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 3:30 pm, at Lillington Baptist Church, 210 W. Lofton Street, Lillington with visitation from 1:30 to 3:15 with burial following the service at Westview Memorial Gardens.