Dion A. Cherry (Browder) was born on October 3, 1962, in Akron Ohio to Barbara J. Campbell (Vandergriff) and Eugene Cherry Sr.  A lifelong resident of Akron, she attended Akron Public Schools and graduated in 1981 from Central-Hower High School.  She worked for the City of Akron as a 911 Dispatcher for nearly 30 years. Dion was all about family, especially her grandchildren. She loved teddy bears, genealogy, the color blue, and Luther Vandross. She will always be known for her friendly demeanor, humor, loving spirit, and her macaroni and cheese.

Dion was preceded in death by her great-nephew, Bryson Harris; husband Maurice Browder; mother, Barbara J. Vandergriff.

She is survived by her children, Kandice Lacy, Ashleigh (William) Bearshak, and Jaedin Browder; grandchildren, Aeron Jenkins, Julian, and Ava Bearshak; father, Eugene Cherry Sr.; siblings, Tracie (Jerry) Respress, Eugene (Kim) Cherry Jr., Tnetta (Gary) Shadie and Bree Cherry; nieces and nephews Janae, Alexia and Jordan Respress, Jazmine Cherry, Xavier Love, Kendall, and Kamryn Shadie. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of family and friends.