Phyllis G. Dupree

On March 19th, 2020 at approximately 3pm, Pastor Phyllis G. Dupree went home to Heaven. She was born November 11, 1932 in Jamaica, NY to James A. Smith and Phyllis (Mendes) Smith. She was 87 years old. She was the widow of Pastor Frank C. Dupree, who predeceased her in December of 2018.

Pastor Phyllis was a wonderful person. She was a great Mom, a loving Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother. Everyone she met was treated with kindness.

In her earlier married years Phyllis owned and operated many businesses, including a Fashion & Charm School. After graduating with a degree in Cosmetology from John Robert Powers in NYC, she went to work for many large department stores and eventually created her own line of cosmetics.

Pastor Phyllis Dupree’s life dramatically changed on New Year’s Eve in 1969, when she committed her life to Jesus while listening to Billy Graham on television.

Pastor Phyllis and her husband, Pastor Frank, founded Living Water Full Gospel Church in Riverhead, NY. Today Living Water Church is a thriving community of faith, now pastored by Phylllis’ son, Pastor George Dupree.

Phyllis was married to Frank for 70 years. She is survived by 6 children: Linda (Saladon), Frank, Loren (Caputo), George, Jeffrey and Stephen and their spouses: Rick, Giovanna, John, Carolyn, Theresa and Erin; 25 grandchildren and their spouses; 42 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic no services will be held at this time. Donations in Phyllis’ memory may be made to Living Water Full Gospel Church 24 Shade tree Lane, Riverhead, NY 11901