Farrar was born in
Halifax. Her mother was Louisa Frances (born Hincksman) and her father was Joseph Farrar and he made textile machines. She was named after
Dorothy Hincksman who had been a nineteenth century missionary. He encouraged her to preach in Halifax where she had a mixed reception. Some were very supportive, but others would leave the service as she began to speak without listening any further. Farrar retired in 1962. However, in 1986 the
Methodist Diaconal Order which accepted both men and women was seen by her as a good replacement. ==Death and legacy==