In Memory

Margaret Reilly (Home Economics Department Chairman) VIEW PROFILE

Margaret Lois Wilson Reilly, 90, was born May 31, 1927.  On June 19, 2017 she proceeded her parents, Nell and Cecil Wilson, her sister Joan Wilson, and loving spouse of 51 years Ben Reilly in death.  Margaret grew up in Allen Park, Michigan.  After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State Normal College (Eastern Michigan University), she then went on to achieve her Masters from Wayne State. Margaret lived and taught Home Economics in Dearborn Michigan. Margaret enlightened scores of young women at Dearborn High School for 30 years.  Margaret had an eye for perfection, she always had a desire to be an architect, instead she honed every discipline it takes to live life gracefully. She loved to travel, took many trips with her family, and went on adventures abroad with her husband Ben. Margaret is survived by many loved cousins, nieces and nephews. She was as beautiful in her heart as she was in life.

Margaret will rest with her family at Michigan Memorial Park. A memorial celebration of her life will be held Saturday September 23, 11:00, at Allen Park Presbyterian church.





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