Elsie Ruth Leader
AIKEN, SC - Elsie Ruth Murdock was the first baby born in the Kosciusko, MS hospital on January first, 1928. For this honor her parents were awarded a gift of $5.00
After finishing high school in Kosciusko, MS, she went on to business school in Jackson MS.
She was employed as a secretary at the Clarion Ledger newspaper in Jackson, MS, the American Sugar company in New Orleans, LA, DuPont Construction in Aiken, SC, and the Atomic Energy Commission in Aiken, SC.
She met Douglas Leader at a square dance in 1953 and they were married in October, 1954.
She retired from secretarial work in 1955 to become a full time mother and homemaker.
Elsie was an active member of St. John's United Methodist Church for over sixty years. She was active in the Town & Country club, the Republican Women, the Four Seasons Garden Club the American Contract Bridge League, and a number of local bridge clubs. She enjoyed traveling and has been on over fifty cruises on rivers and oceans around the world. When not traveling she enjoyed going to theatrical productions and classical music concerts.
Although she enjoyed travel, clubs and concerts, her greatest pleasure was watching her children and grandchildren grow into adulthood.
Elsie received excellent loving care during her 10-month illness from her friend and caregiver Tammy Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Leader; one sister, Margaret Martin of Lufkin, TX; one son, Donald Leader of Aiken, SC; one daughter, Barbara Kerley of Los Alamos, NM; and two grandchildren, Rachel Myers and Cameron Kerley of Columbia, SC.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. John's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tim McClendon and the Rev. Nancy Reed officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Ward Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St., NW, Aiken, SC 29801.
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Mrs. Leader's online guest book may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com
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a dear first cousin of my husbands
carol F Moody
Family
April 6, 2017
james & carol moody
Family
April 6, 2017
Prayers for the family and friends
Eliza Drummings Stacey Anstett George Becker
February 24, 2017
My sincere sympathy. A good lady, a good family.
Stephen Vaughn Geddes
February 23, 2017
My condolences with your family. May you find comfort during this difficult time from friends family and God who cares for you. 1 Peter5:7
S C
February 23, 2017
Doug, Donald, Barbara, Bill, Rachel and Cameron- We are so sorry to hear of Elsie's passing. She was a gracious and sweet lady. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy- Reba, Jim and Diane
Reba and Jim Kerley
February 23, 2017
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I just wanted to send my condolences even though it has been years since I have talked to you.
Regards,
Paul JOHANN
paul johann
February 23, 2017
Carolyn and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of Elsie. At a time like this, words can not express our deepest sympathy. She will be missed by all who knew her, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Harold and Carolyn Peacock
February 23, 2017
My prayers are with the family of Elsie, she was such a nice lady.
Pat Blackmon
February 22, 2017
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