Background
Akins, Marilyn Parker was born on December 28, 1932 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Davenport) Parker.
Akins, Marilyn Parker was born on December 28, 1932 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Davenport) Parker.
Student, Beloit College, 1951-1953; Certified of Graduate, Harrington Institute Interior Des., 1971.
Owner/interior designer, Marilyn Akins Interiors, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1969-1990; owner/interior designer, Akins & Aylesworth Ltd., Hinsdale, since 1990.
Member designer advisory board Burlington House, 1983-1986. Advisory board directors Ray School Design, Chicago, 1987-1990. Design delegate People's Republican of China, 1985.
Member American Society Interior Design (Young Member award Illinois 1979, Presidential citation Illinois chapter 1984, Medal of Honor 1986).
Children: Tamlyn Akins, Caryn A., Lauralyn A. Kimont, Sharyn A.