Elsie Templeton

The beloved family of Elsie Mary Mobley Templeton, 99, of Memphis, formerly of Martin, is saddened to announce that she was called to rest on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, with her children by her side. She was born Oct. 21, 1923, in DeKalb, Mississippi to the late Thomas Mobley and Beatrice Shields. Elsie Templeton professed Christ at an early age in Mississippi. She was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist church in Marti. Upon moving to Memphis, she became a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Orange Mound where she remained a faithful and dedicated member to the end. An adoring wife for fifty years, Elsie Templeton was married to Granville Templeton on Jan. 30, 1950. Four children were born from their beautiful union. She provided support and love for her family. She and her husband, Granville, worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for their children and grandchildren. She was very proud of the great achievements earned by her children and grandchildren. Not only a devoted wife and mother. Elsie was also dedicated at her place of work. As a young woman, she was employed at the University of Tennessee at Marti where she worked for more than 30 years. Her work was so impactful that she received numerous awards and recognition for her exemplary service. Elsie was a sweet, energetic and passionate person. Elsie Templeton was a phenomenal woman of God. Her parents, Thomas Mobley and Beatrice Shields; brother, Lincoln Shields; husband, Granville Templeton Sr.; and son, David Templeton proceeded her in death. Her legacy and presence will be greatly missed. She leaves many to cherish her memory, one daughter Opal Faye Smith of Memphis; two sons, Granville (Thyrais) Templeton of Normal, Illinois and Landbergh (Rosemary) Templeton of Martin; nine grandchildren, Harvey (April Smith of Illinois; Rachelle Harris and Timothy Smith of Memphis, Granville Templeton of Ellicott City, Maryland, Jasmine Templeton of Rosedale, Maryland, Christopher (Mary) Templeton of Richmond, Virginia, Deborah Lynn Lilly of Munford, Rakaya (Naylen) Thompson and Rodney Henry, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; 18 great-grandchildren, Michelle, Hannah, Ethan, Tristan, Eden, Grandville IV, Grant, Nathanial (Thompson) , and Kennadi.