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ELSIE MARIE HAMILTON CHASE
Passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019 at her son's home in Silver Spring, MD. A beloved daughter of Allen and Maude Hamilton, Elsie was born September 4, 1921 in Newark, NJ. After graduating from Newark's South Side High School, she worked for many years as a valued bookkeeper for the United Jewish Appeal. Married in 1970 to William McKinley Chase, also of Newark, they later relocated to Ettrick, VA. Both Elsie and William were trusted employees of Virginia State University until each retired. William predeceased Elsie who is survived by her loving family: son, John Russell Houston III; sisters Ruth Fitzgerald and Phyllis Voorhees; grandchildren John Russell Houston IV and Katrine Elizabeth Houston; five great grandchildren, six nieces and three nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., May 4, 2019 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, VA. An inurnment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park, South Prince George, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Est., Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA.www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Rev 21:3&4 GJ
May 3, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 2, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the lost of your love one. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to heal from your lost .
Frank Henderson
May 2, 2019
Frank and I send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious mom.
May 2, 2019
Loving family and friends of Elsie Chase, my truest condolences for your loss. While remembering precious memories of your Beloved Elsie my your hearts be at peace. Please continue to allow God's Word to comfort and strengthen you.
May 2, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Family at this very difficult time. May the comfort of our Loving Creator be with you. Isa. 41:1O,13
EB
May 2, 2019
It's always with heavy hearts that we send condolences. We can be comforted by knowing our loved one is precious in God's eyes, so He will comfort and support us at this time. Romans 15:13
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