Elsie G. Brown

Elsie G. Brown, 96, of Mechanicsville, passed away on November 14, 2013. Elsie was born on January 24, 1917 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Joseph and Kate Goin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Raymond C. Brown. She is survived by her daughter; Norma Church (Clay); loving grandson, Kevin Church (Megan); four wonderful great-grandchildren, Cadence, Justus, Asher and Israel; one sister, Katherine Apperson; two nieces, Sue Rohrbach (Wayne) who spent a great deal of time with her in her last days, as well as, Beckie Harkins (Bill); several loving nieces and nephews; two devoted friends, Margaret Kish and Florence Ayers. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. The family extends its appreciation to her devoted caregivers, Judy Mantlo, Deloris Hackett, Delilah Reynolds, and Cindy Pair, who treated her with love and compassion. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Horizons Hospice and to the nursing staff, especially Whitney Dorband, that helped them through these difficult times. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va 23231, where a funeral service will be conducted on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenrichmond.com.