Dell DuPriest Brown

Dell DuPriest Brown, beloved educator and longtime resident of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in Collierville, Tennessee.
Born in Rose Bud, Arkansas on July 18, 1925, Dell lived a life marked by dedication to family, education, and creativity. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Julius Brown, with whom she shared forty seven years of marriage; her father, Edwin DuPriest, and mother, Clara DuPriest, both of Pine Bluff; her sisters Marie Hamm of Pine Bluff and Jean Nunn of Little Rock; and her second husband, Bill Waddle of Pine Bluff.
Survivors include her son, Larry Walker (Sherry) of Collierville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Todd Walker and Eric Walker, both of Collierville; two great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and two nephews.
A lifelong learner, Dell pursued her dream of higher education with determination. She earned undergraduate degrees from the University of Arkansas and later completed a master's degree in business and accounting from the University of Mississippi. Her career in education reflected her passion for knowledge and her commitment to helping others grow.
Dell also had a love for travel, exploring destinations both across the United States and abroad. Among her many talents was a gift for interior design, which she generously shared with family and friends, bringing beauty and warmth into the spaces she touched.
A private graveside ceremony for family members will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff by Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors (online register: www.RobinsonFuller.com).