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Obituary of Wilma May Merritt
January 8, 1942 - March 28, 2020
Wilma May Merritt. Age 78 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Alan (Karen), Ronald (Linda), Susan (Tony) Tropea, Daniel (Katie) and the late Kenneth. Dearest grandmother of Jeremy, Jessica, Jennifer, Christina, Becky, Alix, John and Nichole. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren.
Memorial Donations are appreciated to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or to the family in Wilma's memory.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Family Tribute
Wilma was in the first graduating class of Shafter High School in 1960, located in Southgate. Over the years, she maintained ties with her high school friends for frequent alumni and reunion get-togethers.
She worked for and retired from FedEx. Wilma was an active member of a senior travel club, Window’s club and would meet regularly with friends and family. She could make friends wherever she went. She was known to be very social and fiercely independent. She also had a sharp sense of humor and was always joking around and making people smile.
Wilma loved her family and grandchildren. Hosting Christmas every year was a great joy to her. She also loved traveling, cruises, casinos and shopping trips with her friends. Traveling to Alaska became one of her favorite trips. She had a deep and long-time love of reading.
Additionally, she loved to help out her son Dan’s comic shop during events such as “Free Comic Book Day” where she would act as “head of security.” She loved meeting everyone, being a part of the community, and seeing all the kids in costume.
She will always be remembered for her love of life, infectious smile, and generous heart.
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In lieu of flowers, if you would like to donate to a memorial fund for a celebration of her life later this year, please contact the family.
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John Molnar, Sr. opened the Detroit Hungarian Funeral Home, now the Molnar Funeral Homes, in 1923. The funeral home began in his home until relocating across the street to it's Delray location at 8623 Dearborn Avenue, in 1936. He had a strong work ethic and believed that you should never stop learning...
