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Doris Dupree Obituary

Doris "Nita" Dupree -BYRON - Doris "Nita" Dupree passed away at her home Saturday morning following a lengthy illness. She was 71 years of age. Funeral services will be held 11A.M. Wednesday October 17, 2007 in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. -Mrs. Dupree was the daughter of the late Clinton David Watson and Doris McCook Watson. She was educated in Tampa and Macon. She worked for Joseph N. Neel and was recently retired from Parkway Baptist Church. -Mrs. Dupree is survived by her husband of 53 years Harrold "Frank" Dupree; one daughter Debbie Kitchens and son-in-law Kenneth Kitchens. She was "Nanny" to her four grandchildren, Ben and Jessica Kitchens, Jon and Misty Kitchens of Lizella, Nathaniel and Amanda Kitchens of San Antonio, TX, and Maggie and Benny Vazquez of Macon; seven great grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Peggy Elsasser of Chamblee, GA, Bonnie Wilson of Millington, TN, and Jerry Watson of Macon. -The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. -Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, 2007.

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David Stanley

November 15, 2007

What a good friend Mrs. Dupree was! She loved to talk and listen which made for great conversation. I also found her and Mr. Dupree to be a great example of a happily married couple. She will surely be missed. Mr. Dupree, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Turner

October 18, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Nita leaving us. So many of my happiest childhood memories at Parkway include Bro. Harold and Mrs. Nita- sitting with them during services, classes that they taught. She will be missed so much. Love to your whole family.
Love and prayers
Donna Fortune Turner

Kathy Ramey

October 18, 2007

Debbie, I had been out of town and just heard today that your mother had passed away. Please know that we will be praying for you and your family.

October 18, 2007

Dear Harrold, Debbie & Kenneth,
Just wanted all of you to know you are in our prayers. Nita was a special lady
and I really appreciated all the help she gave me at Parkway. May God's comfort sustain you during this time in your life. Love Roy & Ann Koch

Joy Hall

October 17, 2007

Frank, Debbie & Kenneth:
Sincere condolences to your family in the passing of your Wife and Mother. She was a gracious lady and we all were blessed to know her.

Jackie Thoams

October 16, 2007

Debbie and Family,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of your Mother. I will be praying for you and yours during the difficult times ahead. I remember you often and smile. Love, Jackie

Bobby & Cindy Stocks

October 15, 2007

Bobby and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Nita. We will be lifting up your family in prayer. We have thought of you and Nita often since you moved from Doster Way. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Daniel and Effie Jo Blizzard

October 15, 2007

Peggy,Bonnie and Jerry ,my prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.But we know Nita is resting in peace,love to you all.

Judy Hamrick Franks

October 15, 2007

Peggy, Bonnie and Jerry.....
Effie Jo called me about Nita and I had been praying for her. You are either healed here on Earth or in Heaven. She is healed!
Praying for you all.
Judy Hamrick Franks

Glenda Baggett

October 14, 2007

Harold and Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for you. I always valued the good times we shared together.

Paul Bissinger

October 14, 2007

Debbie and Kenneth,
We are sorry to hear about your loss and are praying for you.
God Bless you,
Barry, Barbara, and Paul Bissinger

Jimmy and Faye Chancellor

October 14, 2007

Frank, I was so sorry to hear of Nita's passing. I remember all those good times we had in the National Guard and at the Telegraph. I know you will miss her after so many wonderful years together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amy (Meeks) Walters

October 14, 2007

We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Nita. She will be missed by many. We will be praying for your comfort in the coming days. God bless you all.

JOHNNIE AND RUTH BARKER

October 14, 2007

HAROLD GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE HOME GOING OF NITA FRIEND ALWAYS A FRIEND

JOHN & HELEN STANLEY

October 14, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kenneth & Evelyn Foster

October 14, 2007

Jerry and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss . You and the Family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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