Elsie Bessie Mae Hall, daughter of the late Annie Es-tella Hall and James Henry Hall, was born on July 16, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland. She fell asleep in death on Friday, February 15, 2013. Elsie was the youngest of two daughters. Her sister Felicia Powell is just one year older. They were constant companions in their youth. Elsie attended Baltimore City Public Schools. She was a great promoter of education for her children and grandchildren. Elsie is the proud mother of four children: Charlene, Marshall, Quentin, Sr. and James. They were the "wind beneath her wings", along with her jewels she was blessed to have 24 grand and great-grand children. She is a rich woman with an inheritance of four generations of Halls that come from her. Elsie Hall had employment in several areas. She worked as a classroom assistant in Baltimore Public Schools, sales associate at Rite Aid and food service manager at Gundry Glass Pediatric Health Center. It was at Gundry Glass Pediatric Health Center that she felt most accomplished. By feeding and assisting in the care of the children there she was able to incorporate her style of cooking to encourage children to eat healthy. Her passion for cooking drew family and friends to have her prepare full course meals and special dishes for all occasions. Her award win-ning "Sweet Potato Biscuits" was a signature item of hers. Elsie won a Pillsbury Bake Off competition at Lexington Market with her "Sweet Potato Biscuits" and her recipe was published in the "Joy of Cooking" cook book. Elsie's faith in God has empowered her to endure life's obstacles with grace and courage. Her winning smile, tack and mother wit caused many to gravitate to her, befriend her and love her as family. She has a strong sisterhood of women who are life time friends whom Elsie calls sister. Their families are hers and hers theirs.