Selma Pearl Michelman of Peabody, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Born in Peabody, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Tessie (Armus) Erlich. She was the beloved wife of Philip Michelman for 53 years.
Selma was a kind and gracious woman that lovingly cared for her family. She was a member of Eastern Star, the sisterhood at her Temple, belonged in the Chai Club, Hadassah and the North Shore Players group.
Those left to cherish Selma’s memory are her devoted children: Evan Michelman of Peabody; Martin K. Michelman, Sr. of Peabody; Bari Michelman-Johnson and her husband, Wayne of Beverly. She was the mother of the late Sheri Michelman-Mitchell. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Arthur Mitchell; four grandchildren, Martin K. Michelman, Jr., Halle Johnson, Cole Johnson, Nicole Michelman; a sister, Gloria Clancy and her husband Thomas Clancy of AZ; a sister-in-law, Leonore Monsein of Revere; many dear friends and relatives.
A funeral service for Selma will be held on Sunday October 21, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St., Salem, MA, with interment at Cong. Shirat Hayam- Temple Israel Section, Peabody. A memorial observance will follow services at the family home until 4:00 PM. Minyan at 2:00 pm.
Shiva will be observed on Monday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to: Northeast Arc, Development Office, 1 Southside Road, Danvers, MA 01923 (ne-arc.org)
