Elsie F. Surles Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elsie F. Surles (Richmond, Virginia), whose life came to an end on October 29, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elsie F. Surles to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Allen and Susie Holmes; her son Russell Oscar Surles, Jr.; her siblings, Lucy Hall Griffin and John Thomas Holmes, Sr.; her sister-in-law Carrie Rachel Holmes; her nieces, Linda Cook Wallace, Dale Taylor and Kimberly Brown-Hyman; and her grandparents, John and Susie Holmes.
She is survived by: her son Roderickus (Rod) Surles (Patricia); her granddaughters, Caitlin Surles and Tess Dillard (Cody); her great grandchildren, Sebastian and Zion Dillard; her godson Isaac Mendoza; her close friend Herman Harding; her sister Alice Coleman; her niece Faye L. Brown; Elsie. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
