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Martha ENGLAND Obituary
She was born to Ted and Lucille Howard. A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Martha was an Isle of Wight County resident for 42 years. She graduated from Knoxville Central in 1956 as Valedictorian with a class of more than 300. Martha attended LMU on a scholastic scholarship.
While living in Isle of Wight County, she worked for many years at Isle of Wight Academy as assistant to the principal. Martha later worked for Social Services for the County and she also did volunteer work for the people of Isle of Wight.
Martha is preceded in death by her sister, Mary.
Martha is survived by her husband, Charles England; sisters and brothers, Barbara, Doris, Charles Edwards, Rose, Nina, Jinny.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Colonial Funeral Home.
Martha had great passion for helping others. She made positive impressions with all she met. Her kindness was extended to many friends and animals. She loved children, flowers and beagle puppies.
Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha ENGLAND
Sid Neighbours
March 18, 2010
One of my first and fondest memory at IWA was Mrs. England and her kind and loving ways, particularly to a first grader like me who was nervous and scared about starting "big school." She touched many lives in a positive way. My sympathies.
Karen Nelson
March 18, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nell Jones Cyr
March 18, 2010
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.”
Forest E. Witcraft quote
Mrs. England not only touched the lives of hundreds of children - she touched the lives of those who loved her. I fondly remember the many days she spent gardening with my parents, whom she always addressed as "Mr. and Mrs. Jones". I'm sure there is a happy reunion going on in heaven as they are reunited. The world is a better place because she shared her life with others for so many years. My prayers are with the family at this time of loss. God Bless each of you.
Wendy Skinner Malsbury
March 17, 2010
I remember Mrs. England from her time at IWA. She was such a nice and caring person. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Denise, Justin, and Chase Hundley
March 17, 2010
Mr. England,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We know this will be a huge adjustment for you as you deal with life without Mrs. England. Sincerely,
Denise Hundley
March 17, 2010
To the Howard family,
Mrs. England was a blessing to this community, to Isle of Wight Academy, to me, and to everyone who met her. Even though I've never met you, I feel I know you through her loving words and the happiness in her eyes when she spoke of you. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your loss. May God bless!
With heartfelt sympathy,
March 17, 2010
God saw you were getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So, He put his arms around you,
And whispered , "Come to ME".
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer,
And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating;
Hard working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.
Author Unknown
We were so blessed as Martha walked among us. Her beautiful smile, kind words, her concern for others and unselfish acts for those in need are traits that describe a good friend, a dear sister and special person of God. Her kind and tender heart touched all of us deeply. She set the standard for us until we join her in the heavenly family.
We love You!
Doris and Ralph
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