Marie H. Dunston Obituary
The world bids farewell to Marie H. Dunston (Burlington, North Carolina), born in Alamance, North Carolina, departing on January 14, 2025 at the age of 93. Marie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marie H. Dunston to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Monroe Alston and Myrtle Parrish Alston; her husband Percy "June" Dunston; and her siblings, William B. Alston, Grady A. Alston, Richard Alston Jr. (Duck), Agnes Foust, Willard G. Alston and Dorothy M. Alston-Garnett.
She is survived by: her children, Percy F. Dunston "Tuttipop" (Ivelisse) of Haw River, NC and Gloria D. Dunston of Saxapahaw, NC; her grandchildren, Brittany S. Dunston, Cristian G. Dunston (Percy), Charisse N. Stevens and Cherelle M. Stevens (Gloria); her great grandchildren, Kwala D. Blackwell and Rhylea A. Williams (Brittany); her siblings, Shirley J. Alston of Mebane, NC and Larry V. Alston (Caroline) of Swepsonville, NC; and her siblings-in-law, Clarence Dunston of Raleigh, NC and Carrie Alston of Longs. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends.
A wake will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Sharpe Funeral Home (520 Rosenwald St, Burlington, NC 27217). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 at the Farr-Marr Cemetery.
