She married Leonard Melvin Hermis on December 18,1967, in Anniston, Alabama.
Elsie enjoyed spending time in the backyard sitting by the pond feeding the fish and squirrels, teasing Sage, the household dog and shopping. She also loved flowers and talking to her three parakeets. She was immensely proud of her four grandchildren and loved spending time with them and family. She was known to be a very stylish lady with a big heart and a good sense of humor.
Elsie is survived by her loving husband, Leonard; their three sons, Deryl, Jeryl and Jonathan; two daughters in law, Amanda and Crystal; four grandchildren, Caden, Christopher, Violet, and June; sister, Pat Haynes; and brother, Tim Pruitt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mozell and Handley Pruitt; and her three brothers, Charles, Tommy, and Danny Pruitt.