Elise Bragg Pool, 95, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on March 4, 2016 at St. Mary's Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 1, 1921 in Sylvania, GA to the late Walter Bragg and Annie Mallard Bragg.

In October 1944, Elise married her beloved husband, Virgil Ellis Pool, Sr. Together, they celebrated over 71 wonderful years of marriage. Elise was a natural caregiver through her nurturing personality and was the final sibling of eight to pass. She cared for many of her siblings and other individuals during her life. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Winchester, VA.

In addition to her husband, Elise is survived by her sons, Virgil Ellis Pool, Jr of Daytona Beach, FL and James Edward Pool, Sr. (Vickie) of Tall Timbers, MD; her grandchildren, James Pool, Jr (Rachel) of Winchester, VA and Tammy Willen (James) of California, MD; her great grandchildren, Henry Pool, Calvin Pool, Gunnar Willen, and Kara Willen; her sister-in-law, Sarah Bragg and her brother-in-law, Doc Massey. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Anne Morris, Estelle Avret, Doris Moore, Grace Perkey, Walton Massey, Rabun Bragg, Ward Bragg, and Rozzie Bragg.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by James Pool, Jr. at 12:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be held at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.