Final Arrangements for Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
Longtime legislator to lie in state at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The following are final arrangements for Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 80:
Monday, October 20, 2025
Lie in State
Congresswoman Kilpatrick will lie in state in the rotunda of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren in Detroit MI 48201 (313) 494-5800 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Service
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will conduct an Omega Omega service at the museum beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Funeral
Funeral services for Congresswoman Kilpatrick will take place at noon at Greater Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 19190 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48235.
Media Contact: Kim Trent,
Kilpatrick family spokesperson
313.657.4759
kimtrentdetroit@gmail.com
*Interment will be private.
About The Wright Museum
Founded in 1965 and located in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is one of the nation’s leading institutions dedicated to the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Home to more than 35,000 artifacts and archival materials, the museum also presents over 300 public programs and events each year. Its signature exhibition, And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture, is a 22,000-square-foot immersive experience tracing the powerful stories of African Americans from ancient Africa to the present.