Elsie Kellett Verner, 87, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Verner was born in Greenville, SC to the late Sam and Dovie Kellett. Married fifty-five years, she was the widow of the late Fred D. Verner. Elsie was a longtime member of James Island Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her 2 sons: Arthur V. Verner (Martha) of Johns Island and Anthony B. Verner (Bernice) of Baltimore, MD; 4 grandchildren: Ben, Jennifer, Megan and Duncan Verner and 2 great-grandsons: Reed and Jack Verner. A funeral service will be held for Mrs. Verner on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11:00am at James Island Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends after the service. Memorial contributions may be made to James Island Presbyterian Church, 1632 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412. Online condolences may be made at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island Chapel, 347 Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412, 843-614-8494.