Emily Sue Propst Englund, 83, of Lovettsville, Virginia, and formerly of Franklin moved to heaven to live with Jesus on Sept. 10, 2024.
She was born July 31, 1941, at Franklin, the daughter of the late Herbert and Catherine Ruddle Propst.
Mrs. Englund attended Franklin Elementary and Franklin High School, graduating in 1959.
She was employed by Potomac Edison Power Company in Washington, DC, and retired as a special education aide in Loudoun County, Virginia. Her love was working with children.
She was a member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ.
Her husband, Richard Englund, survives.
Also surviving are a son, Jeffrey Scott Englund (Shannon) of Lovettsville, Virginia; two grandchildren, Will Englund and Catherine Englund of Lovettsville, Virginia; two sisters, Doris Short of Franklin and Sandra Propst of Mardela Springs, Maryland; two brothers, James “Garb” Propst of La Plata, Maryland, and William “Bill” Propst (Phyllis) of Manassas Park, Virginia; a brother-in-law, Billy Swadley of Salisbury, North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Nancy Booth (Howard) of Huntingtown, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews, including a very special niece.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Swadley; a brother-in-law, Jess Short; a sister-in-law, Shelva Propst; a brother-in-law, Eddie Englund; and a nephew, Charlie Booth.
A funeral service was held on Saturday in the chapel of the Kimble Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Turner officiating. Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery at Franklin.
Memorials may be made to Laurel Hill Church of Christ, c/o Robin Kile, 239 Sugar Camp Lane, Franklin, WV 26807.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.
