CITY OF MEMPHIS
Welcome to the City of Memphis, first settled in the 1830's! Memphis is a city with a rich past and an exciting future. Straddling the border of Macomb and St. Clair counties, Memphis is located along state highway M-19, midway between Metro Detroit and the gorgeous Thumb of Michigan. This location offers an excellent balance of proximity to the amenities and employment opportunities of a big city, yet the unique small-town atmosphere in which to raise a family.
Memphis provides its residents and visitors a quality school system, a variety of local businesses offering both goods and services, as well as a number of parks to relax and play. Whether you are passing through or planting roots, Memphis is an incredible community! Check it out!
Evelyn Mae Wilson
November 17, 1933 - August 22, 2024
Evelyn Mae Wilson, 90, of Memphis, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024.
She was born November 17, 1933, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen (McMaken) Hillier.
Her marriage to Lawrence Wilson was October 27, 1951, in West Lorne, Ontario, Canada.
Evelyn worked as a registered nurse but spent her last years working in interior design. She enjoyed antiques, traveling, reading historical fiction, and animals, especially cats.
Surviving in addition to her husband Lawrence of 72 years are three children, Marilyn, Clifford, and Diane Wilson; grandchildren, Tracy Wilson and Ryan Sears; and sisters-in-law, Joyce (Hugh) McFadden, Gwen Szabo, Grace Wilson, and Jean Besley.
A memorial service for Evelyn will be held at First United Methodist Church, 81265 Church St, Memphis, MI 48041 on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., visiting will being at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Scott Clark will officiate. A luncheon will follow at Memphis Lions Club, 34758 Pratt Road, Memphis, MI 48041.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Memphis Lions Club (35758 Pratt Rd., Memphis, MI 48041) or Henry Ford Hospice (15855 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038).
WE'RE HIRING!
More information can be found here or call the City Offices Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. @ 810-392-2385
The Memphis Historical Society is looking for old photographs of Memphis and surrounding areas for future historical calendars.
They may be of any subject or date. Original photographs will be copied and returned to you.
Please include any/all information available about the image and contact:
Anita Labinski - (810) 543-0002
Tom Cairns - (810) 824-2760
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