She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Jack Lawson; and her brother, Leo Freitas.
Elsie is survived by her nephew, Don Freitas and his wife Darcy; sisters-in-law, Betty Lawson, Ruby Gilbert and her husband Jim; brothers-in-law ,Ray Lawson and his wife Pat and Joe Lawson. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.