Elsie Lawrence Beaver, 83, passed away from natural causes on January 25, 2021, with her family by her side in Alpharetta, Georgia.
She was born and grew up in Aberdeen, North Carolina to the late James Lawrence and Elsie Smith Lawrence.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents noted above, her sisters, Virginia Lawrence Chesnut, Betty Lawrence Hilburn, and Chaworth Lawrence Averitt, as well as her husband, Maxie Eugene Beaver.
Elsie is survived by her son Ivan Beaver, his wife Louise Beaver and his adult children, William and Charlotte Beaver, as well as her son Erik Beaver and his wife, Barbara Beaver, along with their adult children, Chauncey Metzelaars and her husband Jon, Devon and Adam Beaver, and great-grandchildren Sean and Layla Metzelaars.
Elsie loved and was loved by several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
She was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Iota international music fraternity. Elsie was integral in establishing the chapter at Western Carolina University. Elsie and Maxie were active members of the Lake Norman Yacht Club where they enjoyed sailing together.
Elsie’s passions included music, travel, and exploring the outdoors. She enjoyed playing piano and singing and was active in many chorus groups. Elsie loved learning about new cultures and traveling to places where she could explore the natural world. She shared this love of music and the outdoors with her grandchildren.
Elsie will be laid to rest at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen, North Carolina on November 13, 2021 at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be sent to either the Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc or the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.
