Zula Faye Dupree Obituary (1939 - 2013)

\ Zula Faye Dupree, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Brighton Cornerstone in Madisonville. \ \ She was born September 9, 1939 in Depoy, KY to the late Clyde Austin Jernigan and Lucy Smith Jernigan. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Belia Wayne Jernigan. \ \ Mrs. Dupree was a member of First Baptist Church. She worked at Melody Lanes, since opening day, for over 40 years. She was the MWBA Secretary in 1963, Treasurer in 1964, President 1973-91, and Director from 1992 until present. She was a member of the 600 Club, a life member of the MWBA, a 2010 inductee of the MWBA Hall of Fame, a bowling instructor for MCC, a director for the KY USBC Women's Bowling Association for over 25 years. She was a member of the homemaker's club, a member of the Bridge Club, an avid collector of Blue Bird Dishes, a member of the National Button Society, and loved UK basketball. \ \ She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom Dupree; three daughters, Robyn (Paul) Staples of Madisonville, Susan (Chris) Medley of Louisville, KY, Tracye (Michael) Jones of Madisonville; one son, Tommy (Christie) Dupree of Goldsboro, NC; one sister, Freda (Bill) Knight of Fort Worth, TX; nine grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren and one great grandson. \ \ Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. \ \ Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday and from 11:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home. \ \ Pallbearers will be Sam Medley, Michael Medley, Alex Medley, Sean Whitfield, Jason Staples, and Tommy Dupree. \ \ Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home. \ \