Elsie Elvira Eugenia Cross (nee Rodney) was a community leader, orator, teacher, and, most importantly, mother.

She was born on May 27, 1922 to Mr. Robert Rodney and Ms. Leila Gloster.

 

Elsie is survived by her seven children,

Luna, Alfred, Stanley, Mervyn, Richard, Angella, and Julien;

20+ grandchildren (3 deceased), 40+ great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.