Judith Claire Barham

Judith “Judy” Claire Barham, 59, of Raleigh, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Hospice of Wake County following a 15-month battle with laryngeal cancer. Judy was born February 14, 1953 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the youngest daughter of L. Vance and Margaret Della Corbett.

Judy is survived by a daughter, Virginia Smith (Greg) of Youngsville; her father, Col. L. Vance Corbett, USMC (Retired) of Raleigh; a sister, Pamela Ann Corbett of Mt. Airy; a brother, Greg Corbett (E Soon) of Stafford, VA; five grandchildren, Colby, Raine, Summer, Khai, and Tinsley Reef of Youngsville; and dear friends Ann Burnell of Carlsbad, CA, Lynne Hanes and Deborah Sloan of Raleigh and niece, Kimberly Corbett and nephews, Robert Walker (Teresa) and Brendan Corbett.

Judy was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Della Corbett of Raleigh.

Judy was a caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. A compassionate animal lover, she cherished her family of rescued dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 30, from 11:00 - 1:00pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday in the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the exceptional care Judy received at Rex Hospital Cancer Center “Five East” and the Hospice of Wake County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hospice of Wake County.

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