Dorothy L. Barker, (nee Talley) , 81 of St. John, MO on Monday, December 27, 2010. Beloved wife of 21 years to Stephen A. Barker; loving mother of the late Freddy and Jimmy Emerson; dear grandmother of Anne, Terry (Patrick), Jimmy Jr. (Katey), Amanda (Brian), Derek and the late Brittany Lynn; dear great-grandmother of 7; dear sister of Vivian (Ed) Easley and Patsy Morrison; dear mother-inlaw of Catherine Emerson; dear daughter-in-law of Margaret Elizabeth Barker; our dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: Visitation from 4-8 pm Wed., Dec 29, 2010 at ALEXANDER Funeral Home, 11101 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Ann (739-1133). Funeral Service 11 am Thurs., Dec 30, at Alexander Funeral Home with visitation from 10am until time of service. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Family and friends may sign the on-line register at www.alexanderstlouis.com.