Elsie M. Gilchrist Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elsie M. Gilchrist (Richmond, Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 15, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elsie M. Gilchrist to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Wilkerson and Louise Jordan Wilkerson; her husband Charlie Gilchrist; and her brothers, James Wilkerson Jr. and Robert Lee Wilkerson.

She is survived by: her children, Vanessa Shelton, Troy Gilchrist and Fabian Wilkerson (Rudell); her siblings, Virginia Howell, Vonnie Williams (David), Doris Hendricks (Clyde), John Wilkerson (Mary), Charles Wilkerson, Alphonso Wilkerson (Cynthia) and Dale Wilkerson (Linda); her sisters-in-law, Lizzie Gilchrist, Joan Wilkerson and Edna Louise Wilkerson; her grandchildren, Tarshika, Timothy (Dominique), Tierra, LaToya and Crystal; her great grandchildren, Timothy Jr., Taverius, Xzavier, Todd Jr., Zaire, Jashawn, William, Nicholas and Noriel; and her aunts, Bessie Jordan and Alice Britt. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, spiritual family, and dear friends.