Dawn Marie Marx Berry, 53, died suddenly at her home in Denton on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015.

Born June 8, 1962, in Cook County, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Charles Marx and Delores Estelle Feyen Marx. She spent her early years in the Chicago area prior to moving to North Carolina. For some 15 years, she was an administrative assistant with Roadway Trucking Corp.She also worked as a cashier with Wal-Mart for four years. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors: her husband of almost 9 years, Ervin Marvin Berry; a son, James Garrett of Jonesville; a step-son, Michael Carrier (Stephanie) of Lexington; 2 step-daughters, Lauralee Kelley of Raleigh and Shannon Ashe of Clinton, Mass.; 3 brothers, David Marx of Denton, Daniel Marx of Texas, and Dan Marx; 2 sisters, Charlene Marx of Lexington and Dena Bailey of Trinity; plus 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Damian, Dominic, Rebecca, and Ariel.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joey Marx.

A graveside celebration of life service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7 at Salisbury National Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Benn Fleming. Receiving of friends was  at Davie Funeral Service Chapel in Mocksville on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.