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Marilyn Denise Okosi was born in Harlem, New York January 23rd, 1956 to Landon and Eugene (Banks) Dunston. Growing up in New York, she learned to work hard as well as explore her passions. In her youth she studied ballet, tap, and jazz dance. Marilyn studied mathematics at Northwestern University and spent most of her career working with computers and as a K-12 teacher. She later retired from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system after 10 years …

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May God grant her soul eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss, Amen.
May God grant her soul eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss, Amen.
May God grant her soul eternal rest and the family the fortitude…
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to your family as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfor…
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to your family as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. …
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to your family as you mour…
Prayers and comfort to the family. Your son, Charles and my son Marquis bonded and are like brothers. Praying your st…
Prayers and comfort to the family. Your son, Charles and my son Marquis bonded and are like brothe…
Prayers and comfort to the family. Your son, Charles and my son…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Okosi family during this difficult time.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Okosi family during this difficult time.
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Born

January 23rd, 1956
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Passed away

May 25th, 2019
Charlotte, NC, USA

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Oaklawn Cemetery

1615 Oaklawn Av, Charlotte, NC 28216
Wayne Russell Funeral Service
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