Marilyn Jean Hebert
September 1, 1937 - March 5, 2024
Marilyn Jean Hebert, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 5th. Predeceased by her parents John and Lottie Sibley, her dearest sister Joan Kriewall, and also her former husband Winston C Hebert. Survived by her brother-in-law Edward F. Kriewall, her two nieces Karen (Joseph) Lack, Julie Kriewall, her great nephew Andrew Lack, and great niece Sophia Lack.

Marilyn graduated from T.L. Handy High School in Bay City and worked briefly at Dow Chemical in Midland before heading to California. She traveled to California with a girlfriend where she enjoyed working and site seeing before heading back to Michigan to attend Wayne State University. After graduating from Wayne State, Marilyn worked for Wayne County, before landing a job at Oakland County as a social worker. She found great joy working in foster care and adoptions. She was often asked by the children if she would adopt them. We found many pictures and letters from the numerous families Marilyn worked with over the years. Marilyn retired after 35 years.

Marilyn also was a master gardener. She loved flowers and took great pride in her beautiful gardens around her home in Lake Orion. She had numerous trees and bushes that bloomed throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. She also took part in a garden club, where she enjoyed working in the gardens at Meadow Brook Hall. Marilyn loved her home in Lake Orion where she resided for 50 years

Marilyn was very fond of dogs, and had many throughout her years. Her last dog was a beautiful white bouvier named Mugs.

Visitation for Marilyn will be held at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave, Novi 48375 on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm. At 6:00 pm, a Scripture Service dedicated to Marilyn will begin at the funeral home.

Marilyn's final resting place will be Square Lake Cemetery in Orion Township, MI.

Please consider a donation to one of the charities that Marilyn actively supported. Leader dogs for the Blind , Paws With a Cause , or the Sjogrens Foundation .