Barbara A. Dunham 82 passed away unexpectedly March 15, 2021, at Centennial Hospital, Nashville TN from Complications following Heart Surgery. A resident of Smyrna TN, she was born March 18, 1938 in Lincoln NE to Ashley R. and Edna A. (Wingert) Meriwether.

Barbara married Lawrence B. Dunham Jr. on April 30, 1958 and settled in the Omaha NE area. They were married 35 years until he passed in 1993. She moved to Grand Island NE in 1973. She completed her high school education and received her GED in 1981. She worked in various offices including Pace Setter from which she retired in 1993. In 2003 she moved to York until 2007 when she moved to Smyrna TN. Barbara had many dear friends wherever she lived.

An avid artist, she enjoyed painting, receiving state fair recognition for her works. She was active in the Smyrna / Murfreesboro senior community and enjoyed painting. She knitted and crocheted providing hats and blankets for cancer patients. She taught ceramic classes and created many treasures.

Preceded in death by parents, Ashley & Edna Meriwether, husband Lawrence B. Dunham Jr., Sister and Brother-In-Law Hope & Mike Palmisano, Sister Bette Wade, Grand Daughter Crystal Vickrey, Great Grand Daughter Brittney Newsome, and Great Grand Son Kaden Newsome, and son Boyd Dunham.

Surviving family includes Daughters Pamela A. Spies of Friend NE and Gina A. Foster and husband Rick of Smyrna TN, Son Mike Dunham of Fremont NE, Joe Dunham, and Wife Cora of Omaha NE. Sister Sharon Meriwether of Ralston NE, Many Nieces, Nephews, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday March 21, 2021 12:00-2:00 PM at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna with funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery, Grand Island, NE.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in her honor to the American Cancer Society.