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Blanche DuPree Obituary
November 30,1925 - March 24, 2012
Angier
Blanche Ogburn DuPree, 86, died Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo Carl and Hattie Williams Ogburn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Harry Clay DuPree and siblings, Gladys O. Woodley, Dr. Leon N. Ogburn, Leonard I. Ogburn, and Edna O. Parry. Blanche graduated from East Carolina Teachers' College and taught school in Harnett County for 38 years. Her love of music inspired her to begin a volunteer choir at the Angier United Methodist Church where she served as choir director for 52 years.
Blanche is survived by three daughters, Janet White of Greensboro, Joan Blalock of Tampa, FL, Beverly and husband, Wade Davis, Sr. of Charlotte; sister, Lura O. Hight of Raleigh; grandchildren, Eric White and wife, Alicia of Mebane, Elizabeth White of Athens, GA, Carla Boggs and husband, Jamie of San Carlos, CA, Tara Riopelle and husband, Austin of Gainesville, FL, Wade Davis, Jr. of Charlotte and fiancée, Brittany Villar of Atlanta, GA, Drew Wilson and husband, Stuart of Birmingham, AL, Harrison Davis of Athens, GA; and great-grandchildren, Madison White, Mary Grace White, and Cole Boggs.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Angier United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Angier United Methodist Church or Hospice of Wake County.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Mrs. Reecie Partin and also to Blanche's great-niece Karol, husband Ralph, and son Devin Byrd for the loving care they provided during her illness.
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Jan and Nate Cantrell
March 27, 2012
Our love and sympathy to the family and many friends of Blanche.
Marjorie McPherson
March 27, 2012
I remember your Mother as being such a gracious lady. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers for God to bring you comfort are with you.
Gayle Williams Byrd
March 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vicki Hamilton Betts
March 27, 2012
My sincerest sympathies to the family. Blanche Dupree was my fourth grade teacher at Lafayette School and was always one of my favorites. My interest in music and the piano was enhanced by her excitement and love of music. I know she's directing a choir in heaven right now...and loving it!!
Jim Knight
March 27, 2012
Janet, Joan and Beverly---My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this tough time. It has been a privilege and an honor to live by your parents and to get to know y'all. Even while your Mom has been sick, her spirit has shined through. Hugs to you all.
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