RALEIGH

Vila Mitchell Dupree, 87, passed away on April 9, 2020. She was born on May 18, 1932 at Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh, to the late Daniel J and Daisy Betts Mitchell. Mrs. Dupree is survived by her sons, Steven Allison (Daphne) Temple of Knightdale and Andrew (Rusty) Temple of Clayton; brothers, Wilbur (Marlene) Mitchell of Raleigh and Robert Mitchell of Florida; sisters, Uldine Mitchell; grandchild, Jeremy Temple of Knightdale.

Mrs. Dupree was the first woman to be named a District Manager for K Mart. After retiring, she spent her time volunteering and caring for terminally ill cancer patients.

In addition to her parents, and her husband,  Mrs. Dupree is preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Mitchell, O'Connell Mitchell, D.J. Mitchell  and sisters, Patsy Mitchell, Belle Mitchell and Agnes Crabtree.

Due to public health concerns we are offering a vehicle visitation at Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603, starting at 1:00 p.m.  on Monday, April 13, 2020. You can drive up in your car and greet the family from within your vehicle. This will allow friends and family the opportunity to express their condolences and allow the family to see guests safely and within the CDC guidelines. If you chose to you may also enter the building in small groups.  Montlawn Funeral Home staff will be there to guide and assist you in either case with safety protocols.

The family and friends will gather immediately following the visitation for an outdoor Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m.. Again, the service will adhere to public health guidelines. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.montlawn.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina , 1924 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604.