On the evening of October 17, 2012 Mildred M. Cooksey-Clevenger passed away at her home in Miles City from a long term illness. Mildred was 91 years old.
Mildred was born August 14, 1921 to Robert Chesworth and Lucille Daly of Stacey,MT. Mildred grew up and attended grade school and graduated from Custer Count High School.
Mildred worked as a Manager of 4B’s Restaurant from 1977-1991.
On Nov. 14 1938 Mildred married Frank Cooksey in Trinidad, CO. He passed away September 16, 1994
On Nov. 24, 2002 Mildred married Reece Clevenger in Miles City.
Mildred enjoyed traveling, Square dancing and ball room dancing, gardening knitting crocheting and yard saling.
Mildred is survived by her second husband Reece Clevenger and 8 children, Fran(Tom) Akovenko, Carol Hultberg, Lew(Corinne) Cooksey, Vala (Jim) Shuck, Iva Cooksey, Rhea (Gary) Cooksey-Dixon, Hal (Gayle) Cooksey and Reva (Richard) Reese, Twelve Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents Robert Chesworth and Lucille Daly, first husband Frank Cooksey, and one infant daughter.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City Montana.
Graveside services will be held on October 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Miles City.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 27, 2012
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 27, 2012
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Annette Schwan says
Rest in peace to my very first employer, who taught me so much about responsibility, order, and customer service. I, and so many, will always remember you.
Donna Johnson Tebeau says
To all the Cooksey Families~~~ I am so sorry for your loss, your mom was a strong and wonderful women. She was a good friend to my mother and brother Frank, and her kindness will never be forgotten by me. I hope that your good memories will get you through this difficult time. Peace be with all of you. Donna
Roban Bunting says
Dear Reece, We are all soo sorry for your loss of Mildred. You two were very good for each other! I remember many late night auctions watching you two bid on the last few treasure boxes. She always made my family and I feel welcome when we wanted to see Grandpa Reece, or drop off some peaches or visit with great grand kids. Hopefully her kids know how proud she was of them!! She told us stories of each of them every time we visited !! Our prayers are for peace for you and Mildred and her children. Know she is still there watching over all of you !! Love Roban and Family
Corina Venable says
It seems everytime my Aunt Selma would come to Miles City, she would take me to the 4B’s to see Mrs Cooksey. Selma thought a lot of Mrs. Cooksey and she valued her friendship. Even though I was just a kid, I remember how nice Mrs Cooksey was to me, she always knew me, and she took time to visit with me. She had a way of making everyone feel special and like they mattered. There are many people who come and go in our lives. Some we forget and others we wish we could forget, but I will never forget how special Mrs. Cooksey was to my Aunt Selma and to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Corina Venable
Pam (Moths) Nisley says
Dear Iva,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I care, and pray for comfort – that God’s arms would envelope you, and you will feel His peace. Losing a parent is such a hard thing, please know I care.
Sincerely
Pam (Moths) Nisley (class of 1976)
Donna Kingsley Coffeen says
Dear Vala and Cooksey families,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a kind and good woman and I remember her patience and calm spirit. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donna Kingsley Coffeen
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Lou, Carol and Families, So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and my thoughts are with you during this time.
Cheryl Rainey Yasuda says
So saddened to read of your mother’s passing. Can’t help but think our Moms are busy catching up on the good old days in heaven! I pray for comfort to your family. May fond memories give you peace.
Mike Wallick says
Iva,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I wish you the very best through this difficult time.
Mike Wallick
Brenda Warford Evans says
Reeva – so sorry about your lose, take heart in knowing you have wonderful memories. I was a classmate of yours and remember seeing your mom @ 4B’s and she always took time to say hi to Becky & I. I also remember a few times at your house and your mom always made sure we had snacks and felt welcome. Would love to hear from you.
Class of 1984 – Brenda Warford Evans
Denise and Jay Harvey says
Dear Hal and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you cherish wonderful memories.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Bus Morris says
My condolences to Mildred’s family. We came to Miles City in 1959 and, over the next several years, hired them several times to do concrete work for us. They were a hard working family and always did good work. She will be missed.
Bus Morris
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Karen Morris says
Losing your Mom is never easy and it’s even harder when she’s a wonderful woman like yours was. My prayers are with you.
Karen
Ruben and June Opp says
To all the Cooksey Kids, so sorry to hear of your moms passing she was always such a wonderful, pleasent person It was our pleasure to have all of you in Sunday School Be assured that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time and in the days ahead May God bless and comfort you all.
Ruben and June Opp