Elsie Virginia Begley

Elsie Virginia Sawyer Begley entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Elsie was born February 29, 1936, in Ft. Blackmore, VA to the late Charles Boyd Sawyer and Grace Mae Pendleton. On July 5, 1958, Elsie wed Carl Douglas "Doug" Begley. Early in their marriage, Doug and Elsie lived briefly in Lebanon, Ohio before returning to raise their 3 boys in Church Hill and Mt. Carmel. Elsie was a devoted wife and a proud and loving mother.

Elsie is survived by her three sons, Richard (Sheryl), David (Teresa), and Dewayne (Beth); grandchildren Kelly (Justin) Holley, Chelsea (Robert) Valentine, John (Chelsea) Begley, Cheynne (Daniel) Green, Erin Cook, Andrew (Taylor) Begley, and Evan Begley; six great-grandchildren; sister Alice (James) McConnell and a host of cherished nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law who have been unwavering in their support.

Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Doug; brothers Johnny, James, Tommy, and infant Rufus; sisters Ina, Nancy, and Mary.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carter-Trent Church Hill with funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Timothy Strickland and Pastor Terry Hommel officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 am at Church Hill Memory Gardens with Ian Begley, Andrew Begley, Robert Valentine, Justin Holley, and John Begley serving as honorary pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Liberty Hill Independent Evangelical Church, Mt Carmel in memory of Elsie.