Elsie Alderman Quesenberry, 90 of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home. She was in good health up until her passing.
Born on September 14, 1935, Elsie was the daughter of the late Dock and Verna Alderman. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren Quesenberry who passed away on April 15, 1988. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Alderman and Philip Alderman; and her granddaughter, Christina Quesenberry.
Elsie attended high school in Willis, Virginia. Shortly after school, she married Warren Quesenberry who was from Buffalo Mountain in Meadows of Dan, Virginia.
She owned and operated a beauty salon in Meadows of Dan where she was born and lived for several years before moving to Southern Maryland with her husband for his work in the timber business. For over 70 years, Elsie cut her children’s hair and other family members for their entire lives. Elsie had a great talent for crocheting many types of designs and creations. She also had a love for the land and gardening. She was especially talented at growing flowers. Elsie always knew that her greatest accomplishment was her beloved family. Elsie will be remembered for her quiet strength, determination, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her children, Charles & Madge Quesenberry, Evalee & Sonny Quinn, Robert & Tammy Quesenberry, Darrell Quesenberry, and Paul Quesenberry; brothers & sister-in-law, Wayne & Jean Alderman and Kelly Alderman; sister & brother-in-law, Bonnie & Thurman Martin; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in the Dickerson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the funeral home.
