Mildred Virginia England
(October 13th, 1925 – May 25th, 2023)
Mildred Virginia (Sibley) England, 97, peacefully passed away on May 25th, 2023, in Charleston West Virginia with her loving family by her side.
Mildred was born October 13th, 1925, in Cumberland, Maryland to her parents Clarence J. Sibley and Mary E. Sibley, nee Baker. Mildred had a wonderful relationship with her parents and loved to share stories about them with her children, grandchildren, and close friends.
The youngest of five children, Mildred spent much of her childhood surrounded by family and would reminisce on fun times she had with them ice skating on the frozen canal in the winter, getting picked up from school in her dad’s work truck, a special road trip and day spent exploring Washington, D.C., making homemade root beer in the cellar, snacking on ham-salad sandwiches her mother would make for company, and playing outside with the neighborhood kids in the summer.
At around the age of twenty, Mildred was introduced to Leon G. England, by her elder sister, Kathryn, and brother-in-law, John England. The two soon fell in love and were married on May 2nd, 1947. Together, they raised two children: son, Mark G. England, and daughter, Leslie A. (England) Moutz.
Over the course of their marriage, they enjoyed taking several trips to Colorado, a favorite vacation destination. Later in life, it would also become home to their son, giving a welcome reason for more travels out west. Due to Leon being a train engineer, one of their favorite ways to travel was by train. In the early years of their marriage, Mildred would often take the train to meet her husband when he was working out of town so they could enjoy each other’s company on the ride home.
Mildred was an excellent seamstress and skillfully made clothing for her family, including her daughter’s wedding dress. She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Cumberland, Maryland and would volunteer there in a variety of capacities. Some of her favorite things included cooking, reading, sewing, the family pets, her church family, trips to Amish Country with her children, annual Black-Friday shopping with her son-in-law, and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in person or in pictures.
Mildred England is survived by her son: Mark England (Sherry), daughter: Leslie Moutz (David), granddaughters: Katie Koch (Stephen), Hannah O’Shaughnessy (Michael), Holly Gust (Tim), Brooklyn Hall, grandson: Graham Moutz (Haille), and great-grandchildren: Addie, Naomi, Eric, Joshua, and Blake.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Leon G. England, parents: Clarence and Mary Sibley, siblings: Kenneth Sibley, Kathryn England, Charles Sibley, and Paul Sibley.
Funeral service will be 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Oakwood Baptist Church, 855 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314 with Pastor David Moutz and Reverend Don Biram officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD
So many warm and special memories of Mildred and Leon. So glad they are both worshiping at the feet of Jesus in heaven but they are truly missed here on earth. Prayers for comfort for Mildred’s family.
Rest in peace beautiful lady. You lived a life surrounded by many loved ones who will always treasure knowing you, learning from you, and loving you. I count myself as one of them. <3 You will be truly missed. Love always, Tracey Garcia and family