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Nona Dupree Obituary
Nona, a lifelong resident of Red River Parish was born December 9, 1911 and passed from this life on January 16, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and through her life set a Christian example by loving everyone she knew.
Those who knew her affectionately called her "Mama", "Mamaw Pree" and Aunt Nona. When you spent time with her, though a very quiet person, you would always know that she loved her family. A homemaker and very good cook she enjoyed the meals that she provided for the family. We thank the Lord for giving her to us and she will be missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Lela Adkins; her husband, Mercer Britain Dupree, Sr.; daughters, Sue Ann Dupree Morgan, Bennie Dupree Sewell; son, Terry Wayne Dupree; granddaughters, Lori Dupree and Teresa Kile Wiegel; three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by six sons: Mercer B. Dupree, Jr. and wife, Carolyn, Melvin "Buntney" Dupree and wife, Barbara, Donald Roy Dupree and wife, Joyce, Ivy B. Dupree and wife, Barbara, Randall "Pogo" Dupree and wife, Freda, all of Coushatta, David Dupree of Arkansas; four daughters, Kathleen Dupree Forrest of Bossier, Nita Joy Dupree, Trudie Dupree Anderson and husband, Woster of Coushatta, Beth Dupree Hart and husband, Bill of Ruston, daughters-in-law, Jeannie Loftin Dupree and Phyllis L. Rodgers; 29 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be sons.
The family would like to thank the faithful and loving sitters who cared for her during this past year.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or to a church or charity of the donors' choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nona Dupree
Linda Mason
January 22, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, especially to have come at this time. I pray God grant you grace sufficient to help you through.I shall never forget coming to Mrs. Nonnie's Sunday dinner for the first time!! What a wonderful experience!
I would have come, but I didn't get the news until Thursday. God bless you all.
Linda S. Mason (formally Starnes)
Sydney Minor
January 20, 2011
Our family reaches out in sorrow to you. We have felt deeply your recent painful losses.
Knotts Family
January 18, 2011
Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Knotts Family
January 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Doris Callender
January 18, 2011
Mrs. Jeanie, Krista, and Erin
I have so many wonderful memories of your entire family. I am sorry to hear of "Miss Nona's" passing. She was an amazing woman, who always made me feel welcome. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Gloria Salter Cole
January 18, 2011
To all the Dupree Family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Ms. Nona was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.
Roger and Pamela Haynes
January 18, 2011
May God bless you in this time of sorrow; as he has in this life for having a loving mother live a long and fruitful life! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and always our love.
Linda James
January 18, 2011
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Dupree...I will be praying God's comfort for all of the family and friends. She must have been a wonderful woman...she left quite a legacy with all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
God bless each one of you during this time of loss.
Linda Phillips James (Lufkin, Texas)
Sybil Beasley
January 17, 2011
Our prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow. May God cover you with mercy and grace in the difficult times ahead.
January 17, 2011
Ivy, Barbara & Family - Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories of your mother as they will comfort you through this difficult time.
Lucius & Kristina (Norwood, LA)
Mary H Tilley Causey
January 17, 2011
You were so blessed to have a mother to live a long and useful life. May your hearts be filled with wounderful memories.
Anne Ganaway
January 17, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Millicent Fletcher Bridges
January 17, 2011
So many memories of the entire Dupree family! "Miss Nona" provided an unending smile, a quiet voice and words of wisdom to our childhood years. She always took time to support us in times of need and was a constant influence not only in my life, but the entire community. What a joy to have been a part of such a loving family and community. My prayers and love to each of you. Not only did Miss Nona love everyone, she knew she was loved in return.
Ronnie & Jeannie Dupree
January 17, 2011
Dan & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Ronnie Hooper
January 17, 2011
Ivy & Barbara, our prayers are with you and the family. What a blessing to have a mom like yours.
Kathy Carlisle
January 17, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Fletcher Payzant
January 17, 2011
Miss Nona was such a large part of my childhood. She was a gracious, loving, sweet woman who influenced the lives of not only her family, but of the rest of our community. She will be greatly missed and remembered with much affection. My thoughts are with you all.
Kaye Fletcher Dalton
January 17, 2011
What a Blessing Miss Nona has been in our Fletcher Family. Always a loving smile and caring words were spoken. May our precious memories of her bring us comfort, peace, and joy. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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