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Obituary For Elsie Frederick Salter
Elsie Frederick Salter’s life journey began on June 9th, 1940 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Elsie was the third of eleven children born to Marion Frederick Sr. and Bessie Frederick Broadneaux. She matriculated through the St. Lucie County school system, spending some time attending Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and ultimately graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Her work ethic showed at a young age. When she was seven, she started working at Ann’s Coffee Shop. She stood on a box washing dishes with her mother. Through multiple jobs and ventures, Elsie was known as an Entrepreneur, Trailblazer, and community servant. In 1977, she started caring for five children in her home. Already owning the land, she decided to take the kids out of her house and do more. This lead “Mommie Elsie” to become a co-owner of the Learning Tree Academy, which has become a pillar and light in the community for countless children and families. As an educational advocate, she understood the importance of continuing education, which she exemplified by attending Indian River State College and receiving her Associate of Arts degree in Education.
“Mommie Elsie” always had a passion for the community. In 1976, Elsie and her husband opened a gas station; which was eventually called “Little Quick Check” because it provided hot breakfast and lunch for truck drivers, labor workers and the local community. During these years no other gas station served hot food, so the fact that fried Fish, fried chicken, grits and scrambled eggs were served daily was innovative. The preparations would begin as early as 4am in her home; and everybody had to get up and work. Along with the family support, the business was evidence of God opening so many doors. This local business not only provided hot meals; it was also a platform for “Mommie Elsie” to expand her outreach and serve while impacting the community. She never knew a “stranger” and would help anyone. It is impossible to number the people her life has touched. Often her home housed “visitors”; even “strangers”. Many became her children, to whom she provided food, shelter, discipline and love. She didn’t believe in sparing the rod.
In 1964, Mama Elsie experienced a miracle and committed her life to Christ under the leadership of Dr. Elder John Robinson, Jr. at Church of God By Faith during choir rehearsal. Elder Robinson told her that if she accepted Christ in her life, God would heal her dying daughter, Yvette. “Mommy Elsie” knew the mercies of God and was able to witness many others soon accept Christ. She later joined Immanuel Full Gospel Church under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Bell, Sr. Carrying over her love for education into serving her church, she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and working with the Youth. Her desire and love for children would go beyond teaching them in the classroom to picking children up to attend Sunday School weekly. And providing a hot breakfast before taking them to Sunday School. She would even call their parents on Saturday to remind them what time to have them ready for pick up on Sunday mornings. Even when she was in the hospital, she told Yvette to go pick up “those children” and take them to church. Mamma Elsie enjoyed visiting the “sick and shut-in”, those hospitalized and those in nursing homes. It was not strange to hear a knock on the door or a phone call from Mommie Elsie saying “I miss you” and “I love you”.
At a young age she wed Williams Keels Sr. Later, she met and married her “Sugar” Charlie Salter, Sr. Elsie and Charles celebrated over 55 years of marriage.
Along with her parents and husband, Charles, Elsie was also preceded in death by her brothers: Marion, Artura, Mansfred Sr. (Ann) and Wyman (Maxine) Frederick. Daughter Cynthia Salter-Green (Johnnie); Brother-in-law(s), Lawrence Sr. (Eunice), Joe, (Ozella), James (Ruth) , George (Rose) Salter and William Bradshaw (Bettye); Sister-in-law, Ida Frederick (Lerel Sr.); and a grandson, Charles Keels.
Those left to cherish her memory and continue her Legacy are: Her children, William Keels Jr, Charlie Salter Jr, Yvette Salter Landers (Amos), and Eutonia Bell Collier (Robert). Her grandchildren: Johnnie III, Charles and Vincent Green; William, Jeremy and Malcolm Keels; Jasmine Stephen (Timothy), Desiree, Christopher and Brandon Salter; Kristian, Patience, Amos II and Austin (Dena) Landers; Harley Curtis and Braylon Collier. Her great grandchildren: Johnnie III, Jeremiah, Jacob, Charles Jr., Darius, Haley, Vincent, Brice, Carmen, Bennie III, Zoe, Blake, Bryce, Janiyah, Alani, Ocean, Vito, Courtland, Josiah, Bryson, Mckenzi, M’Kylee, Myles, Maliyah and Azariah. Her siblings: Bettye Frederick-Bradshaw, Lerel Frederick Sr., Maxine Frederick-Reese, Yvette Broadneaux-Ponder (William), Dwight Broadneaux (Greg), Debbie Broadneaux-Jean and Willieetta Broadneaux. Her brother-in-laws: Tony (Jewelmene), and Jessie (Clefornia) Salter. Her sister-in-laws: Maxine Frederick, Sadie (Jerrold) Black, Carolyn Blanche (Llamad), and Gloria Dean Payton. Her God children: Dudley Adderley, Gilda Anderson, Willie Castro, Nakai Clark, Cleona Culver, Vera Dawson, Derrick Gainey, Bernice Hanson, Yakima Hickman, Elsie and Elise Janvier (named in her honor), Catherine Knight, Elijah and Alicia Major, Kesha McGee, Gary McKinnon, Leroy Watkins III, Bruce Wright, Keisha, Rich and Bessley Touissant, Her best friend, Ethel “Bay” McGee-Green, Brother’s and Sister’s in love: Pamela Reddick, Barbara Wiggins, Terry and Shirley Hines, The Lincoln Park Academy Class of 1958, and Mama Elsie’s host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family’s, business colleagues and staff.
Public visitations for Elsie Frederick Salter will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 1:00pm-6:00pm and Friday, August 12, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at Immanuel Full Gospel Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL. Wake services will convene on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Resurrection Life Family Worship Center in Fort Pierce, FL. Final Visitations will convene on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9:00am-11:00am which will be followed by a celebration of her life which will begin promptly at 11:00am at Christ Fellowship Church in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Burial will immediately follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
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Sweet Moments was sent for Elsie Frederick Salter - August 12, 2022
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Forest harper sent Sweet Tranquility Basket for Elsie Frederick Salter - August 11, 2022
Condolences to the Salters Family, with love. Forest Harper Jr and Family of Atlanta Ga
My Dearest "Mama Elsie". You will truly be missed. Sleep in peace.
Rest Peacefully In Heavenly Places Mrs. Elsie Salter. Our Deep and Heartfelt Condolences to Your Family, Friends, Church Family and Loved Ones and May Our God of ALL Comfort Grant them All, His PEACE. May Your Legacy of Love for Children, Your Community through Education and Service continue by God's Grace and Your Family's Commitment, In Remembrance of You!!! Farewell and I remember You fondly as a Beacon of Hope and Goodwill in the Community. Blessings Always Family. Vivian D. Bryant and Family, Vero Beach, FL
Resting in Heavenly Peace- God bless you Yvette, Charlie and family. Myra Young
"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." Fort Pierce Central C/O '74
"Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment." NiShay Clark Baptise - Learning Tree Alumnae
You will be forever Loved and missed
A Loving, admirable, bold, and fulfilled life . Our Prayers, love, and sincere condolences Thank you. Keith Gilbert and family.
Our prayers and condolences to the family. From Ike and Alvira Lucas
Condolences to the family. Mama Elsie you will be missed💔💔 I loved seeing and talking to you during trainings. You kept me laughing. Titrisha Mond
Well, Lord. My good friend and caretaker of my oldest daughter. Her mark on the community will never be forgotten. RIH, Tiffany Kelly
With love and in deepest sympathy to the family. Your contribution to this community will always be remembered. Mama Elsie, may you rest in peace and rise in glory!
Shearon Demps and Family, Learning Tree Alumnae
To Ernie and the entire Frederick and Salter family. I will always remember meeting your dear sister over 50 plus years ago through your darling wife and my BFF Ida. No matter when I met her she was always the same joyful Christian lady. May God Bless you and your family in this time of bereavement. Your friend and sister forever. Indell Johnson
To Landers family: We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you during this time of loss. May you find strength and peace to carry you through. We love you! Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Bell
To the Landers family: We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you during this time of loss. May you find strength and peace to carry you through. We love you!
The Community love you , you will be truly missed
Mommy Elsie was a very special person, I will never forgot the kindness that she showed our family. Praying for strength for the family.
Patti Johnson
Mama Elsie you will always hold a special place in my heart. I am glad that you raised me to be the person I am today. Those special calls to me to tell me you Love me kept me going. You will be truly missed and I will always Love you.
you will be missed mother I know in my heart God loves you best. my now u can rest in peace in God's loving arms, it was a great pleasure to know you, my God Bless your family in the time of there bereavement in a time like this peace be with u all
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble. Rev. Dr. Frances M. Harris
Yvette and Charles (Twister), Mother Elsie kept God first in her life and did not mind letting you know that. She loved God, family, her Church and friends. She let us know on a continuous basis that she loved all of us by calling, visiting and sending fruit to Alabama. She enjoyed looking good and exemplifying Christian principles. We can't be there in person, but know that our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Mother Elsie's kindness was contagious and we will not forget her. Children of the late Mack and Gertrude Hogans of Abbeville, Alabama Sarah, Joe, Anna, Mack and Andrew
Mama your work on earth is done. The battle's fought victory won. You kept the faith till you took your last breath. You worshipped praised cried the name of JESUS during your pains. Weak voice & body you'd lift your hands toward Heaven saying THANK you Jesus.I thank God for blessing me with you. I love you. Yvette Salter Landers
The entire Gainey family stands with the Salter and Frederick family and our brother Elder Derrick Gainey (Mother Elsie's godson) during your bereavement. Mother Elsie was indeed a Mother in Zion, well loved and respected by us all. May her works of compassion, diligence and faithfulness to God's Kingdom be richly rewarded as she enters the pearly gates. Our prayers are with you!
Mother Elsie thanks for the memories REST IN PEACE!!!
On behalf of the Mt. Gilboa Missionary Baptist Church family – the Church home of 1st Lady Jasmine Gordon Stephens – we send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sis. Jasmine's family.
Earth has no sorry, that heaven cannot heal.
The Mt. Gilboa Church Family Bartow Florida Rev. Timothy J. Stephens, II - Pastor
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
