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Jan Marks, 79, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC, with her loving husband of 58 years by her side. Jan was born on May 12th, 1936 to Ernest and Blanche Gibson in Detroit, MI. Her early years were spent in Ohio and Michigan; until she graduated from Morenci High School in 1954 and then went on to attend Michigan State University. Jan married her husband, Herbert B. Marks on April 27th, 1957 and together they raised 3 sons—Todd, Gregg, and Scott. As a family, they moved many times, living in Michigan, Ohio, Arkansas, and South Dakota. They spent the majority of their years in South Dakota, where Jan sold Avon, taught piano lessons, was an organist and pianist at local church and community events. She also owned and operated Flowers Plus, the local flower & gift shop in Highmore, SD, which was truly a passion of hers. In 1998, Jan and Herb moved to North Carolina to be closer to their 3 grandchildren and enjoy their retirement. Jan thoroughly enjoyed the changing seasons and tending to her many gardens, as well as reading a good book and knitting. Jan continued play the piano and organ at a number of local churches, including her home church, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Mooresville, NC. She also helped occasionally at local flower shops and shared the gift of piano with many students while she was able. Jan was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Ernie and Blanche, along with two brothers-in-law, William Marks and Wesley Hunt, and a nephew, Bradley Marks. Jan will be missed dearly by her loving husband, Herb, and children: Todd and Terry Marks of Harrisburg, SD; Gregg and Dana Marks of Bristol, TN; and Scott and Marie Marks of Mooresville, NC; three grandchildren, Jaycee Dedmon (Bobby) of Mooresville, NC, Trevor Marks and Tregg Marks, both of Mooresville, NC. Jan is also survived by her sister, Carole Ignarski (Joseph) of FL, sisters-in-law, Leola Hunt and Mildred Marks of MI, and brother-in-law Stan Marks (Judy) of CA, along with numerous nieces and nephews, family, and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, December 5, 2015, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Mooresville, with Rev. Ed Crotty officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM, Friday, December 4, 2015, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC, 28625 or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Organ Fund, 454 Fieldstone Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mrs. Marks. Condolences may be made to the Marks family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Janice Mae Marks

May 12, 1936 - November 28, 2015