Marilyn Marie Tudman

Marilyn was born on January 18, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to her parents, Russell Elwood and Virginia Marie (née Tucker) Williams. She was raised in Redford and graduated from Redford Union High School. At the young age of 18, Marilyn married the love of her life, Ernest, in June, beginning a devoted marriage that would span over six decades. Together, they raised four children and shared a deep bond, remaining inseparable until Ernest’s passing on June 28, 2018.

Marilyn was a dedicated homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She carried her Christian faith with her throughout her life, finding strength and community through her involvement in her church. She was a longtime member of Grosse Pointe Christ Church, where she was active in the quilting club, and later attended Rockpointe Community Church.

In her free time, Marilyn found joy in sewing and cherished traveling. She especially loved visiting casinos, taking memorable trips to Canada with her husband, and traveling to Las Vegas to spend time with family. Above all, she was deeply devoted to her family and always cared about her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Marilyn is survived by her beloved children, Michele (Mike) Ambrogio, James Tudman, Douglas Tudman, and Dennis (Kimberly) Tudman. She was a proud grandmother to Christopher Tudman, Jeffrey (Ariana) Tudman, Stephanie (Keith) Arrington, Michael Ambrogio, Gina (Kyle Weust) Ambrogio, Haley (Brandon) Ambrogio-Slicker, and Lyla Tudman. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, as well as five siblings and their spouses.

Marilyn is reunited with her beloved husband, Ernest Tudman; her parents, Russell and Virginia Williams; and four siblings.

Funeral services will be private.