Marie Garner Dunn

Marie Garner Dunn, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on July 16, 2024, at Randolph Hospital.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Oakhurst Baptist Church with Dr. Rob Roberts and Dr. Randy Sherron officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Born in Seagrove, North Carolina, on June 5, 1940, Marie was the daughter of Howard and Mary Etta Garner. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor, and friend. She attended Oakhurst Baptist Church, where she was an active choir member for much of her life. Marie was a teacher assistant at Guy B. Teachey Elementary School, where she deeply cared for each child she taught. Post-retirement, Marie was employed at J.C. Penney and the Christian’s United Outreach Center, where she loved to shop as well as work. Marie was an avid reader, seamstress, and gardener. Her passion for history ignited the same love in others. She loved memoirs, colorful clothing, sweets, and long sunny days spent outside with family. A just and kindhearted person, Marie was known for her candid nature and straightforward sense of humor. Known as “Sweet Marie,” she lived a faithful and compassionate life, loving and respecting Jesus Christ and all of His people as they loved and respected her.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jimmy Dunn, Jr.; and siblings, Rosa Garner and Betty (J.R.) Hinshaw.

She is survived by her husband, James Dunn, Sr.; her son, Matt (Ginny) Dunn of Asheboro, North Carolina; grandchildren Jeremy Loman and Maggie and Susie Dunn; and siblings Doug (Gail) Garner, Roby (Diane) Garner, Tommy Garner, and Julia (Marsden) Kitley; and a host of loving friends and neighbors on Green Valley Rd.

Memorial contributions may be made either to the Christian’s United Outreach Center, PO Box 784, Asheboro, NC 27204; or Oakhurst Baptist Church, 2225 South Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.