Lori Ann Dupree (nee Shearon), age 61, of Nags Head, formerly Indiana and Illinois, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after a 10-month battle with breast cancer.  

Lori is survived by her daughter, Stacey (Wallace) Walker of Manteo; son, Brett (Amanda) Forgich of Jacksonville, Florida; mother, Agnes Krahn; sister, Karen Fife; brothers:  Michael and Scott Shearon; nieces:  Emily, Abby and Grace and nephew, Connor; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her father, Robert Shearon. 

Lori was born June 17, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana and was a graduate of Hammond Gavit High School; she worked in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry all her life at various establishments in Illinois, Indiana and the Outer Banks; she was currently employed at the Days Inn and Suites Mariner in Kill Devil Hills. 

In honoring Lori’s wishes, a celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date, at which time her cremains will be scattered in the waters she loved so much. Memorial donations in Lori’s name may be made to Gallop Funeral Service, 6917 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, to help with funeral expenses. 

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.