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Sarah Dupree Obituary

Sarah Darlene Stephenson Dupree, 93, transitioned to heaven on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late N.V. and Vera Stephenson.
She graduated from Angier High School and East Carolina University (ECTC). She taught school In Mount Airy, Fuquay-Varina and Coats for over three decades. During her retirement years she and Tallie traveled at home and abroad extensively. Sarah was so loved and has left wonderful memories for her family and friends. She was a member of Angier Memorial United Methodist Church.
A celebration in memory of Sarah's life will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Angier Memorial United Methodist Church, 278 S. Wilma Street, Angier. Interment to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
Surviving are her children, Sheila and Dan Rhodes of Decatur, GA; Ginger Dupree of Raleigh; Steve and Renette Dupree of Sanford; grandchildren, Grant, Ryan, Tally, Jimmy, Anna and Jenny, and great-grandchild Caleb Dupree; sisters, Lucille S. Schaller of Angier; Inez S. Wilson of Raleigh; Betty S. Denning of Angier; Javain S. Griffis of Cary; brothers, Dwight Stephenson of Angier; Bobby Stephenson of Chesapeake, VA; and Neil Stephenson of Morehead City,; twenty three nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, her husband of 65 years, H. Tallie Dupree, brothers, David Stephenson, N. V. Stephenson, Jr. and sister, Ruth S..Harvell, preceded her to heaven.
The family will be at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 300 East McIver Street, Angier, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2010.
Condolences may be made to bryan-leefuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 5, 2010.

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Herbert & Barbara Miller

March 7, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Sarah's passing. I remember her at Angier Methodist Church - she was such a sweet and friendly lady. Always had pleasant things to say. She was a great friend to my mother, Frances Gardner. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Keep all the wonderful memories of Sarah in your hearts forever. Sincerely, Herbert and Barbara Miller

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