Elsa Marie Ashley, 73, of South Charleston, unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

She was born on December, 26, 1944, in Madison, to the late Gilbert and Almira Dolin.

Elsa had worked at the State House, and retired from Union Carbide and the WV State Police headquarters.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Ashley; and brother, Dwight Dolin.

Elsa is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, William "Bill" Gale Ashley; daughter, Dawn Ashley of South Charleston; brother, Edgar Dolin (Kathy) of Boone County; sisters, Margaret Henry (Ben) of Indiana, Mary Brannan (Randy) of Virginia, Kathy Uy (Mike) of Virginia, Della Uy (Ron) of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; one great niece and two great nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Pastor Jimmie Compton officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Friends and family may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.