Mrs. Ouida Yvonne Blount Joyner Dupuy

Ouida Yvonne Blount Joyner Dupuy October 5, 1932 – May 18, 2025 Ouida Yvonne Blount Joyner Dupuy, age 92, of Lillian, Alabama, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on May 18, 2025. Born in Robertsdale, Alabama, on October 5, 1932, Ouida was the daughter of the late Frederick M. Blount and Sevada Patterson Blount. At the age of seven, her family relocated to Miami, Florida, where she spent her formative years. Ouida was a vibrant and remarkable woman—beautiful, intelligent, athletic, artistic, and sharp-witted. She never met a stranger, and everyone who knew her loved her. She had a deep love for Jesus, her family, and her friends, and she maintained several childhood friendships for more than 80 years. A natural athlete, Ouida spent her childhood on playgrounds, excelling in archery and softball. She was a cheerleader at Miami Edison High School and was honored as the Sweetheart of Edison, a title celebrated with a dozen long-stemmed red roses on the 50-yard line of the Orange Bowl—one of her fondest memories. She married her high school sweetheart, Byron P. Joyner, and together they raised four children in Hialeah, Florida. Ouida later married Duke Dupuy, a colleague she met at the Post Office. Ouida retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a customer service representative. In retirement, she and Duke moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, where Ouida discovered a love for oil painting using the Bob Ross method. She shared her passion by teaching art classes at the local Senior Center for 20 years. In 2004, she and Duke moved to Lillian, Alabama, where they resided until Duke’s passing in 2023. In addition to her parents, Ouida was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Byron P. Joyner and P.R. “Duke” Dupuy, as well as her siblings. She is survived by her four children: Jaye Hamblet (John), Jamie Doty (Steve), Laura Hadley (Scott), and Todd Joyner (Carla); six grandchildren: Jennifer Holt, Joseph Holt (Jessica), Meghan Moore (Dave), Melissa Hamblet, Ryan Joyner, and Mia Joyner; and four great-grandchildren. Ouida will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Seagrass Village in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for their compassionate care and friendship. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Autism Society of America https://autismsociety.org/ in honor of Ouida’s legacy of love and care. Ouida’s favorite Bible verse was: Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Mrs. Ouida Yvonne Blount Joyner Dupuy

October 5, 1932 - May 18, 2025