Doris Dupree Whitley, 94, of Tifton, formerly of Albany, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Berrien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held for Ms. Whitley on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Church of God Cemetery with Rev. Michael T. Bennett and Rev. Scott Walker officiating.
Ms. Whitley was born on November 24, 1931, in Atkinson County to the late Huey Dupree and Fannie Lewis Dupree. Ms. Whitley was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of Union Grove Church of God. In addition to her parents, Ms. Whitley was preceded in death by her husband: Teddie Whitley, one grandson, and one son-in-law, Mike Harrison.
Ms. Whitley is survived by two sons: David Teddie Whitley (Debbie) of Augusta, Larry Thomas Whitley (Jan) of Baxley, two daughters: Ellen Williams of Thomaston, LaNell Harrison of Tifton, one brother: Ed Dupree of Nashville, Georgia, two sisters: Ruth Bennett, and Elzia Young both of Nashville, Georgia, nine grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts can be made to the Tifton Gideon Camp. P.O. Box 7051 Tifton, Ga, 31793-7051.
You may offer condolences to the family at the online guest registry at www.bowen-donaldson.com.
Services for the Whitley family are under the care and direction of Bowen- Donaldson Home for Funerals.