Obituary of Evelyn Mary Austin
Evelyn Mary Austin was born on August 10, 1933, in Monroe. She was one of eight children born to the late John Henry Page and the late Jimmielee (Brooks) Page.
Evelyn was blessed with three children. First and foremost, Evelyn cared for her family. She supported her family employed for Dr. and Mrs. Sisman for several years, worked for Planned Parenthood of Monroe and Ford Motor Company retiring after thirty years. Evelyn always there for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Her family recalls that she was a very loving mom who was always there to give her children advice. Evelyn was also a great cook. She loved making big dinners and entertaining around the holidays. All Christmas celebrations were held at her house.
Evelyn also loved to garden and was particularly proud of her tomatoes and flowers. She was an avid traveler and loved cruises. She also bowled on many leagues in Monroe. Evelyn was happiest whenever she was around her family. She was a quiet person who instilled many great qualities into her children such as the value of hard work. Evelyn was also a loving, dependable, and very giving person.
Evelyn Mary Austin, age 85, of Monroe passed away on July 12, 2019. Her passing was preceded by her daughter; Belinda Austin, her parents; John Henry Page and Jimmielee Page, her sister; Henrietta Pree, and her brothers; Junior Dobbs, Charles Page, Richard Page.
To cherish her memory, she leaves her special friend of many years, Elbert Collier, her daughters; Pamela Jean Davis of Toledo, Sharon Clark of Monroe, her sisters; Deborah Edwards of Monroe, Carolyn Page of Ypsilanti, her brother; Danny (Mary) Page of Detroit, her grandchildren; Tamla Davis of Monroe, Margaret Adondra (John) McCallister of Phoenix, Arizona, Tineke Clark of Monroe, Desmond (Agnes) Clark of Monroe, Tara Clark of Monroe, ten great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
Friends may gather on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, MI 48161. A Homegoing Celebration for Evelyn will take place at 11:00am, Saturday, July 20, 2019 also at Merkle’s. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, LaSalle.
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