Revely Jordan Obituary (1954 - 2025) - New Bern, North Carolina

Revely Dupree Jordan died unexpectedly on July 15th, 2025, at her residence. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden passing. Revely was born on October 6th, 1954. Revely is survived and missed by her children, Justin and Jae Southerland, and her daughter-in-law, Katie Southerland. She is also survived by her life companion and best friend, Jerald Jordan, her siblings and their families; Steve Dupree, Tim Dupree, and Betsy Williams. And survived by her stepmother, Gwen Dupree. She will be missed by her beloved cat, Oddish. Revely was predeceased by her father, Ray Dupree, and her mother, Margie Lee. She was also predeceased by her father-in-law, Golden Lee. She was born in Smithfield, North Carolina and grew up on a farm in Panther Branch (Garner), North Carolina. Later on she moved to Clayton, North Carolina, where she raised her children and worked for the majority of her career at Grifols. She chose to retire to New Bern, North Carolina in 2018. Revely was an avid (and casual) fisher. She loved to be by the water and her favorite place to fish in her final years was at Jack's Island in New Bern. She loved traveling to the beaches and mountains of North Carolina, and beyond. Her last trip was to visit her child, Jae, to attend the reception of their art show in Northampton, Massachusetts in June 2025. Revely was a big fan of horror books and films, and always excited to buy the newest Stephen King book. One of her favorite activities was playing board games with her son, Justin. Revely had an amazing, if sometimes inappropriate, sense of humor. She loved singing along to songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Chris Stapleton, and Nikka Costa. Her family will miss her home cooked holiday meals and baked birthday goodies. She was a very warm and caring person, and was loved by all who were lucky enough to cross paths with her. Revely regularly donated to charitable causes and organizations like the World Wildlife Fund. She routinely donated blood to the Red Cross. Revely loved and honored the earth her entire life in many ways. She warmly celebrated all different kinds of people, and the LGBTQ+ community held an especially important place in her heart. One of her final expressions of love for humanity was attending the Hands Off protest in New Bern in the spring of 2025. As we reminisce about her life and turn to each other for love and comfort, we'd like to share a poem that is meaningful to the family, and written by her sister, Betsy. "The Little Brick House" by Betsy Dupree Williams A little brick house down a long dirt path Four little children, raised to smile and to laugh A farm as big as Texas, or so it seemed in our minds. We had to work together, or Mama would spank our little behinds. Tobacco in the fields, pigs and chickens in the barn. No one will ever know how much we loved our little farm. A Mama and a Daddy, gave us all they had to give. They taught us how to work, and they taught us how to live. We knew that we were Blessed and loved, there was always just enough. We always made it through each year even when the times were tough. This was a special place for us, this place so safe and warm. Where happy times were plentiful and we were free from harm. It's a different world we live in now, but I sometimes close my eyes. I remember life in a simpler time, filled with gardens and sunshine. I never will forget this place as long as I shall live. The little brick house, down a long dirt path, where four children used to live. Her friends and family will be invited to gather to honor her memory at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that charitable donations be made to North Carolina Justice Center in her memory (www.ncjustice.org). Bennett Funeral & Cremation Care is honored to serve the family and friends of Revely Dupree Jordan.