Elsie C. Lee

Elsie Campbell Lee, age 91, of Midlothian, VA. Passed away peacefully on
Thursday, February 19, 2026 surrounded by family.

Born on November 21, 1934 at home in Chesterfield County, Elsie was the beloved daughter of David Campbell and Bernice Celestine Cheatham Campbell. She grew up in Chesterfield County and attended George Washington Carver High School, she later went on to earn a Nursing License from the Medical College of Virginia and an Associates Degree in Medical Records Administration from J Sargent Reynolds Community College. She proudly worked as a Nurse at the Medical College of Virginia for over 50 years.

On September 12, 1953, she married the love of her life, William Lee Jr., and together they shared 72 years of marriage.

Elsie was known for kindness, strength, and faith. She found great joy in knitting, crocheting and baking. She enjoyed trying new recipes but was especially known for her sweet potato pies and pound cakes. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Midlothian before becoming a founding member of Friendship Memorial Baptist Church. She faithfully served in various leadership positions including Financial Secretary and WMU Leader. She had a deep love of travel and treasured the trips with family and friends.

She is survived by her spouse William Lee Jr., daughter Joyce (Wayne) Solomon, her grandchildren Monica (Dalton Trauth), Michelle Solomon (Alberic Nieves) and Kevin Solomon. Her great-grandchildren include Donovan, Mya and Natalia. Elsie's siblings are David Campbell, Lynn (Yvonne) Campbell and Bernice Campbell.

She was preceded in death by her parents David Campbell and Bernice Celestine Campbell, her brother Lewis Campbell and sister in-laws Ella and Racilia Campbell.

Though deeply missed, Elsie will forever remain in our hearts.