Mrs. Franceta DuPerry

To Join Zoom Meeting for Virtual Service please type or click: bit.ly/CelebratingMrsDuPerry In lieu of floral tributes, or anything else, please perform an Act of Kindness and think of Fran! Thank you in advance for your Love, Prayers & Support. Franceta Clark was born on June 6, 1928, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Silas W. and Verna B. Clark. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church of Lexington, Kentucky. Franceta graduated from Dunbar High School and briefly attended Kentucky State University before relocating to Detroit. Once in Detroit she attended Lewis College of Business, where upon completion she was employed at the U.S. Tank Arsenal, as a secretary. In 1963 Franceta or “Fran” as she was known gained employment at General Motors Corporation’s World Headquarters as a secretary and one of the first African Americans employed there. She retired from GM after completing 25 years of service. She joined and was a loyal member of Second Baptist Church for over 70 years, serving as an usher. Fran never met a stranger and loved to talk. Franceta was joined in holy matrimony with Nathaniel James DuPerry, Sr. for 49 years, until his death. To this union two sons were born, Nathaniel, Jr. “Rinkum,” who preceded her in death and Andre Krishna, “Bo.” Franceta lived her life for her family and to provide them with opportunities. She enjoyed people and loved to travel. She was able to visit Canada, Haiti, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Taiwan, China, South Africa and most major cities within the United States, and she especially liked Las Vegas. In her later years, her grandchildren were her passion. She loved Imani Toussaint, Kahlil Cinque and Andrea Simone, watching them grow and achieve their goals. She loved going to their various activities and events. Franceta is survived by her son Andre K. DuPerry “Bo;” three grandchildren, Imani T. DuPerry, Kahlil C. DuPerry and Andrea Simone Gibson-DuPerry; a stepdaughter Patricia Mitchell; two former daughters-in-law, Karen Slaughter-DuPerry and Sheila Gibson; several sisters-in-law; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Verna Clark; husband, Nathaniel Sr.; son Nathaniel Jr.; brothers Robert Clark and Earl Clark; and sister, Mary Taylor Clark-Moss.

Mrs. Franceta DuPerry

June 6, 1928 - January 11, 2021