TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for DUPREE, MARY ELIZABETH   
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2016 

Died: Tuesday, 26 April 2016

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DUPREE, MARY ELIZABETH   

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Mother Mary Elizabeth of Grace, O.P., nee' Valeria Elizabeth Dupree, 79, a 
native of Jennings and resident of Lockport, died at 2:30 AM Tuesday, 26 April 
2016, Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. 

In 1955, at the age of eighteen, young Valeria entered the Eucharistic 
Missionaries of Saint Dominic and was there known as "Sister Mary Timothy. 
O.P.". 
After decades of teaching, she was one of the first to join the newly founded 
Dominican cloister in Lockport. Her religious name was changed to "Mother Mary 
Elizabeth of Grace, O.P." and having served this Community generously in every 
capacity for many years, she humbly accepted successive terms as our Reverend 
Mother Prioress. 
Affectionately called "Mama" by her devoted daughters in religious life and 
"Nan" by her dear family, she was known for her beautiful smile and contagious 
giggling, her loving and self-sacrificial spirit, her constant concern for 
others, her optimism in every situation, and her amazing strength. 

She is survived by two brothers John Richard (Judy) Dupree of Jennings and 
Peter James (Sherill) Dupree of Houma, one sister Theresa Dupree Hinchee of 
Jennings, ten nieces and five nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam "Babe" Dupree and Mina "Minnie" 
Langley Dupree. 

Those who wish to pay their final respects may visit the Chapel of the 
Dominican Monastery of the Heart of Jesus from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, 
29 April 2016 and 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday, 30 April 2016. 
A traditional Requiem High Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul at 
11:00 AM Saturday, 30 April 2016 in the Chapel of the Dominican Monastery of 
the Heart of Jesus at 155 Church Street in Lockport, Louisiana. 
There will be a luncheon reception following. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Dominican Nuns 
in Lockport. 

Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

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