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Naomi Dunaway Obituary
MARION: Naomi Elaine Dunaway, age 76, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 9:45 a.m. in her home.
She was born on February 11, 1938 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Robert and Iva (Baughman) Leslie. On June 22, 1956 she married Donald W. Dunaway in Newark, Ohio and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2014 in Marion, Ohio.
Naomi was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress for over 30 years and for 20 years she preformed custom embroidery for Dunaway Embroidery & Advertising.
She is survived by three son, Mike (Corinna) Dunaway of Bucyrus, OH, Tom (Margie) Dunaway of Marion, OH, and David Dunaway of Marion, OH; two daughters, Debbie (John) Engle of Plain City, OH and Karen (Jody) Hunt of Marion, OH; two brothers, Jack (Lee) Leslie of Warrensburg, MO and Richard (Pat) Leslie of Wapakoneta, OH; two sisters, Nina Keith of Newark, OH and Norma Jones of Pittsboro, N.C; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Engle.
Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. Pastor Jim Ogden will be officiating the funeral service in the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive, Suite 105, Irving, TX. 75063. Online condolences may be sent to:www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Gina pad Levski
March 13, 2015
to Mike and the Dunaway familyso sorry to hear about the loss of your mother
Peg Stose
February 18, 2015
Dear Family,
Sorry to hear of the death of your Naomi. She was a kind and gentle, generous spirit. I feel blessed to have known her.
February 18, 2015
Just heard about the loss of Naomi. So sorry for family's sadness. Naomi was a kind and generous spirit who radiated around others. I know she will be missed by many and I was blessed having known her.
Gary and Joanie Warner
February 17, 2015
We were so sorry to hear about Naomi's death, but we are confident that residence is now with her Lord!
February 15, 2015
Don and Naomi were wonderful neighbors and will be missed...Fred, Melissa and Matthew Vollmar
February 14, 2015
Mike and Corinna,
We are thinking of you and hope that you find peace in knowing that Naomi is with her husband and is no longer in pain. You did a wonderful job caring for her. She knew how much you loved her.
George and Margaret Thornton
Lisa Oswald
February 14, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. She and your Father were such nice folks. I worked with your Dad at Fairfield and came to know your Mother thru her shop. God bless you at this time.
Donna Dunaway
February 13, 2015
Mike and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. Her struggle is over and she is in a better place. May memories of her bring you peace and comfort.
young
February 13, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Evelyn dorfe
February 13, 2015
So sorry for your loss,will be thinking of you .
Sharon & Bruce Basford
February 12, 2015
Mike And Corina we are so sorry for your loss. She was a really special person, you and your family have many wonderful memories to share. your in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Courtney Murphy
February 11, 2015
Dave
We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Leon Bomas
February 11, 2015
Naomi was a charming lady, always enjoyable, a smile and laugh my Dad still talks about.. nothing but everlasting good memories of growing up with her in the neighborhood..even thou she did sew together my favorite summer hat when I was 10 years old so she didn't have to see me wear it anymore..
February 11, 2015
Mike , so sorry to read of the loss of your mom I'll keep you and yours in my prayers Jeff Crabtree
Cheryl Van Voorhis
February 11, 2015
Dave,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She's with your dad now and you know he will keep her safe and that they are happy together once again.
terry artripe
February 11, 2015
Sorry to here about your mother Tom,
Ed (Tonya) Baer
February 11, 2015
Dave, Sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jacky Mash
February 11, 2015
No words can express the sorrow I feel for you and your family, our thought and prayers are with you all,
Tom and Jacky Mash.
Diane (Deedee) (Gannaway) Frye
February 11, 2015
My deepest sympathy to my cousins and their families. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Brad Gruber
February 11, 2015
Mike and the Dunaway Family,
Mom was a wonderful lady. We had so many laughs at the store on Oak St. including our discussions about LeBron and his mother!!
Nita Hurd
February 11, 2015
Dave: I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. May God and your memories of your mother comfort you and your family in the days to come. With deepest sympathy, Nita Hurd
February 11, 2015
Mike, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She was one very special lady. We really enjoyed both of your parents and feel very blessed to have known them both. Prayers for all the family at this most trying time.
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