Marilyn K. Ireland

Marilyn Kay (Lawrence) Ireland

December 4, 1930 – January 7, 2026

Marilyn, also known as "Meem, Mimi, & Mema," lived to the grand ole age of 95 years!  She had a One- of-a-kind personality that was bubbly and colorful! Marilyn's charismatic personality was magnetic! She loved getting to know people and their stories, and in return everyone loved her!

Marilyn's childhood was spent in Almont, Michigan where she loved riding horses on their parents' farm.  After graduating from Almont High School, she entered Stephens College, in Missouri, studying aviation to be a flight attendant.

Marilyn, was meant to be on the stage and she had her opportunity as a model for General Motors, being crowned as Miss Apple Queen, participating in local parades driving her red convertible corvette with the grandkids sitting on top waving to the crowds, and taking continual honors at Mitzenfeld Department Store for being Top Salesperson. She also liked to give back to the community demonstrated in her volunteer work as a Candy Striper for Beaumont Hospital, and at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in the Resale Shop.

Soon after graduating from college, she met the love of her life, Hugh Ireland!  They married and raised 3 children: Jeff, Lisa & Craig.  Life was full of adventure in the homes they made mostly in Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Ludington, Metamora, Rochester, Torch Lake, and Ocean Ridge, Florida.

As much as Marilyn will be missed, her family is grateful for all the wonderful memories.  The Lord has called her home, and is now in the arms of Jesus!

Marilyn will be buried at the Metamora Cemetery in Metamora, MI. She is survived by her children: Jeff Ireland, Lisa (Kim) Hubert, and Craig (Paula) Ireland, and grandchildren: Stacie Ireland, Cameron (Emily) Ireland, Christen (Dan) Kirsammer, Catherine Ireland, Cail (Kaila) Hubert, and Kalyn (Colton) Walters, and Great Grandchildren: Mia Chapman, Ella Chapman, Paxson Walters, Freya Ireland, and Louisa Kirsammer. Predeceased by her parents Ross and Marion Lawrence; husband, Hugh Ireland; sister, Sharon Kirk; and grandsons: Jeffrey Ireland and Logan Hubert.

Visitation will take place for Marilyn on Sunday, January 11 at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home in Clarkston with a public viewing from 10:30-11:30 to be followed by a Service.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Judes Children Research or Tunnels to Towers .

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