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Sadye Gee Obituary

Gee, Mrs. Sadye Dupree 88, was born October 13, l92l in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Alfred William Dupree, Sr. and Sadye Watson Dupree. Both parents and both brothers, Alfred William Dupree, Jr. and Judge Henry Dupree, III preceded her in death. She was reared in a Christian home and was christened at an early age in the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (located on Leonard Street in Old North Dallas). She became a kindergarten dropout and enrolled in the B. F. Darrell Elementary Public School. She completed her high school work at the Booker T. Washington High School (only high school for Black Americans in the entire Dallas Metroplex at that time). Mrs. Gee attended Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College of Texas. In 1942, the United States was at war with Japan. She answered the call to duty for her country and was sent to Washington, D. C. where she spent some time working in the Signal Corp at the Pentagon as a senior clerk typist until her father's illness caused her to return to Texas. She returned to Prairie View College and graduated. Upon graduation, she united in Holy Matrimony with her campus "ole pardner" Cleophus C. Gee who spent the rest of his life for fifty-five years and passed away October 27, 1999 twelve days before their 56th anniversary. To this union one child was born Cleoletta Gee. Among the many blessing and joys of life, was when they became grandparents. Their grandson, Clayton Claridy was the son that they always wanted and never had. He was the blessed gift from GOD. Later, she was blessed with a great granddaughter, Claudia Claridy. Mrs. Gee served as a dedicated educator for 38 yean and retired from the K. B. Polk Elementary Magnet School in the Dallas Independent School District. After retirement from DISD, Dr. Harry Robinson Founder and Director of the prestigious African American Museum invited Mrs. Gee to serve as guest curator to work on the "Black Presence of Dallas" 1936 - 1986 program. This was an exciting opportunity to publish unsung heroes of Dallas. Shortly after becoming a resident of the Hamilton Park Community in 1957, she and her family united with the Hamilton Park United Methodist Church and became a devoted member, and most important, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a Charter member of Jack and Jill, an inactive, member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, devoted member of the Maria Morgan Branch Y.W.C.A. She joined the National AARP and organized the Hamilton Park Chapter #4264 - served as first president; was appointed Assistant State Director of Texas, was a member of the Hamilton Park Civic League and dubbed Community Historian, member of the Inter-Organizational Council, was a member of the Seniors of the Willie B. Johnson Recreation Senior Advisory Council. She is survived by her daughter, Cleoletta Gee Spann (Dallas); grandson, Clayton Claridy (Dallas); great granddaughter, Claudia Claridy (Dallas); nephew, Alfred W. Dupree, Jr., and wife, Ann (Dallas); grand nephew, Trevor Dupree (Dallas); sister-in-law, Myrtle Dupree (Dallas), nieces, Dianna Dupree Bryson and husband, Randy Bryson (Waco), Deralynn Dupree (Dallas); special cousins, Lewis Rhone and Willene Rhone Watson (Dallas); a host of, relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 17 at 11 am at Hamilton Park UMC - 11881 Schroeder Rd. - Dallas, TX 75243. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Dec. 16, 2009.

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Joyce Tate

December 26, 2009

I am deeply sadden by the death of Mrs. Gee, who gave me the gift of love of reading books when I was a student at the ole B.F. Darrel.
To Cleo, on behafe on the Tate, and Bruton family, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Joyce Elaine Tate
Houston, TX

Joanna Norris (Turner)

December 19, 2009

Cleoletta (and family),

I was very sadden to hear about the loss of your mother; she was truly a friend to the community of Hamilton Park and will be missed. Please accept my belated condolences.

December 18, 2009

I remember Ms Gee from my elementary school days at B. F. Darrell. She was firm but gentle and encouraged us take our education seriously, love one another and be respectfull of one another. I moved to Hamilton Park in 1979 and to my suprise, she still remember me. She will be greatly missed, but she's in a better place. May the great comforter, comfort the family in this time of bereavement.

James White
Dallas, Texas
North Dallas High School Class of 72'

Clara Royster-Stephens

December 17, 2009

Hello Cleoletta, This is Clara JoEtta Royster-Stephens,Mrs Anna Mata Royster's daughter. Your mother and my mother were dear friends when we were growing up. You and your family have my heart felt condolences at the passing of Mrs. Gee, one of the icons of knowledge and history for a lot of us during our up bringing. She will live on in our collective memories. You can e-mail me at [email protected]. Our prayers are with you and your family.

The Chester Family

December 17, 2009

May you be comforted by the memories bestowed of a well lived life. Thank you for sharing such a gracious pillar with the Hamilton Park community.

Lois Johnson

December 17, 2009

I Thank Mrs. Gee for many life lessons, and for the value of not forgetting the past. She was the Church Historian and for the neighborhood. She was young in spirit and always wanted to continue learning, as I wittness with helping to teach her some computer skills, which she loved! I will miss her dearly...Love ya

Thelma Wells

December 16, 2009

Cleoletta and family,

Loving your mother was easy for me because she was one of my most valued mentors. Mrs. Gee instilled in me the desire to pronunciate my words correctly and be proud of it, to act like a lady of distinction at all times and to love people. These are three specific attributes,among others, that Mrs. Sadye Gee taught me. I speak of her in some of my books and have told my children about this masterful queen of education. May her story linger forever in the annals of time. Her legacy includes the pivotal guidance of the minds and hearts of thousands. Her inviting smile is imprinted in my memory forever.

I'm praying for your family's comfort and peace as you proceed in this new season of life remembering your mom.

December 16, 2009

I will always remember Sadye Dupree Gee. She is a matriarch to be honored. In elementary school, she taught me to love appreciate my dark skin and the broad noses and thick lips of the Africans whose pictures were in our encyclopedia. This was in the 1960's. I love her. I pray the family will enjoy her memories in peace and prosperity.

Hazel Salter-King,
Booker T. Washington Class of 1969 Grad

Dorothy McKnight-LaSalle

December 16, 2009

Cleoletta:

Years never erase memories and one day the tears will be gone and only beautiful memories of your mother will remain.

I will remember you in my prayers, and at the end of the day may you find peace in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Dorothy McKnight-LaSalle

Robert "Bobby" Boyce

December 16, 2009

The number of lives Mrs. Gee touched and guided as a teacher and community activist is immeasureable. I knew her personally as my "Aunt Mae Mae" from the old B.F. Darrell days where she and my mother worked together and remained friends for many years. She was definetly a mememebr of the village that helped to nurture me. A kind and loving soul that had a true passion for what she did and a love for children that was second to none.

In the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 13, Paul talks to the Romans about love. Aunt Mae Mae was the epitome of this scripture. Cleoletta and Clayton she she may be gone but she will never be forgotten. I know you both can stand proud for what she did in this life, and the influence she had on yours.

As one caregiver to another I know you did the best you could but God loved her best and He makes no mistakes. May you continue to be blessed, and may her legacy live through you and your family.

Love Always,

LeKeia Acres

December 16, 2009

To Momma Gee... We're going to miss you so much. You have NO idea the blessing you were to my mother and I when we needed an angel the most. I'm sure in my heart that you're watching over us and we will always LOVE you. You will be forever in my heart, forever embedded in our soul!

From LeKeia & Mary Acres

December 16, 2009

To my Gee Gee, you and your family are in my prayers. I know you know the Lord, so you will be alright with time.I love you and I will keep you in my prayers. Hold on to Gods unchanging hands he will see you through.

December 16, 2009

God bless you Ms Spann, may the Lord give you calm in the time of storm. May the blessings of the Lord be upon you,and your family,I'm here if you need me.
Praying always,
Pamela Williams
MLK

December 16, 2009

I offer the Gee family my most sincere condolences and pray that the "God of all comfort" will be with you in your time of distress.

Deepest Sympathy,
J.Murray

December 16, 2009

Mrs. Gee was instrumental in my life at B F Darrell 1960-1964
as my librarian and oratorical teacher. May God bless her
family. Mrs. Gee taught me how to speak and recite poetry
such as the Creation, the Negro Bellum Sermon and many others. I will always remember her in my heart, spirit and mind.

December 16, 2009

To the family,

Thanks so much for sharing a wonderful historian and notary with the Hamilton Park Community. Mrs. Gee will be missed. God be with you during this time.

Stephanie Thompson Dunlap

Dwayne Scott

December 16, 2009

To the Gee family, you have my heartfelt prayers and condolences. Mrs. Gee was one of my teachers at B. F. Darrell Elem. school, and we loved to sing her name and she enjoyed it. "Sadye Madye Macalena Dupree Gee"
She will be missed.

December 16, 2009

Hi Cleoletta,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's
leaving, I say leaving because she has gone to another place and she will never leave you. Belive me, the pain you feel now will get easier with time, because nine years ago I was feeling this same pain. Take care.

From,

Patricia and Iva Nell Strong

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