Elsie Marie Poarch was born September 11, 1928. She went to be with Jesus on March 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Poarch. She is survived by her son, Robert Stevens and wife Becky of Mustang; her grandchildren, Ricky, Tina, Diana, LaDawn and Caleb; and her great-grandchildren, Ashlea, Kaitlin, Raven, Chase, Reagan, and numerous others. Elsie was a nurse in the Metro OKC area for over 40 years. She was a long time member of Putnam City United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank Tammy Butter and the entire staff at Ranchwood Nursing Center and Autumn Bridge Hospice. There will be visitation at Mercer-Adams on Sunday, March 6 from 11am-9pm. The funeral will be Monday, March 7, 2:00pm at Mercer-Adams Chapel, Bethany, with burial following in Bethany Cemetery.