Elsie Mcgee

Elsie "Elise" McGee, age 91 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born March 25, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Arthur Vassar and Elsie Vassar-Bell.

Along with her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Major Elbert H. McGee; daughter, Karen Leslie; siblings, Marian (Murray) Garnett, Clara (Calvin) Saulsberry, Clarence Vassar, Robert Vassar; and grandson, Christopher Blumenstock.

Elsie will be missed by her loving children, Leslie Smith; and Derrick (Myisha) Smith; grandchildren, Amber Blumenstock, Kaylen Smith, Akiya Smith, Aaliah Smith, Jaboua Smith, Jasmine Smith, Donald W. Smith, Justice Smith, Rafique Smith, Michael Leslie and Brannon Leslie; great grandchildren, Nikilas Blumenstock, Zarriah Blumenstock, Vada Tisdale, Michael Carpenter, D'eric Smith, Damir Smith, Carter Leslie; siblings, Carol (Russell) Phelps, Shirley (Roosevelt-deceased) Jones, Betty White; sisters-in-law, Barbara Vassar, Ruth Vassar; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Family will receive friends Friday, February 26, 2021 from 11 a.m until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, with Rev. Martin from Greater Allen AME Church officiating. . Private burial will be held at the Dayton National Cemetery. The state of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face masks be worn in all public places.

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A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me." Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again.