Meghan Malley

Meghan Malley died peacefully January 8, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 41 years old.
Born March 21, 1982, in Detroit, Meghan grew up in Royal Oak and graduated from Kimball High School in 2000. She then attended Miami University in Ohio before earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Oakland University. On December 28, 2007, she married the love of her life, Mike Malley.
As a Physical Therapist, Meghan worked at the Rehab Institute of Michigan and The Recovery Project, where she eventually served as Program Director. In 2023, Meghan was named the State of Michigan Physical Therapist of the Year.
Meghan was an incredibly dedicated friend, and loved being a special "aunt" to many, especially her nephew Lewyn Malley. She loved to travel and was able to take many trips and explore the world. She was an excellent photographer who always enjoyed being outdoors. Perhaps more than anything else, she was an incredible wife who loved spending time with Mike and their beloved dogs.
After her diagnosis, Meghan became very active in causes helping those with cancer, including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Cassie Hines Shoes Foundation, and Hope Scarves. Meghan also helped start a support group for young adults diagnosed with cancer at Weisberg Center (part of Karmanos) in Farmington Hills.
A loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend, she was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know her. May she now Rest In Peace.
She is survived by her beloved husband Michael, her mother Janice Hart (Doug), and her brother Jeff Sheppard. Meghan was preceded in death by her mother in law Patricia Malley and her father Brian Sheppard.
Visitation will take place at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks, Sunday, January 14, 2024, 1-5pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Monday, January 15, at 10am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. The Mass will be livestreamed at https://hnchurch.org/livestream
Memorial donations appreciated to the Hope Scarves Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund