Birth Date: 01/07/1924
Deceased Date: 07/16/2019
Selma -Dorothy Black Culbreth, age 95, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2019 in Wake County. Born January 7, 1924 in Sampson County to the late William Black Sr. and Gladys Whitley Black. In addition to her parents Mrs. Dorothy is also preceded in death by husband, John W. Culbreth; A brother, William Black Jr. and wife Bet; A sister, Helen Moody and husband Bennie. Funeral services will be conducted at Edgerton Memorial United Methodist Church Saturday July 20, 2019 at 11 am with Pastor Clay Parker officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 3 pm at Raeford cemetery in Raeford, NC. Mrs. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Gloria Cates of Pinehurst, Gayle Barbour of Smithfield, Carol Jones of Selma; Grandchildren, Dustin and Shaun Cates, Heather Bryant, Alex Jones; Great grandchildren, Sophie Cates, Paislee and AJ Jones; Long time care giver, Hilda Thompson. She worked at several jobs throughout her career, the longest being a teacher assistant for Johnston County Schools for 23 years. Mrs. Dorothy was a member of Edgerton Memorial United Methodist Church in Selma for 83 years. She was in the choir, taught nursery Sunday school for 14 years, in the women’s Sunday school class, and in the Glenda Norton Circle. In addition to flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Edgerton Memorial United Methodist Church PO Box 487, Selma, NC 27576.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Parrishfh.com
