Betty Jean Barker

Betty Jean Barker, 87, of Eden, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC.

A funeral service will be held 2pm Sunday, May 15, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden. A private burial will follow, Monday, May 16, 2022 at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, NC. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church for 30 minutes prior to the service.

Miss Barker was born January 12, 1935, a twin daughter of the late Earl and Annie Burks Barker. She is survived by nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of High Point University with graduate studies at UNC-G and UNC-CH. She taught both in public schools and in college classrooms for over 45 years. As a member of First Baptist Church, she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and Trustee.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to High Point University, General Scholarship Fund, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262, and/or to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC, 27288.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.