A Parade Celebration

Slidell Church Recognizes Oldest Member
October 29, 2020

SLIDELL, ARK. – On July 26, Elsie Gelbke had her 96th birthday with a surprise car parade, organized by her daughter, Susan Durr, with members from the Slidell Seventh-day Adventist Church. Elsie is the oldest member of the Slidell church. She is a former member of the New Orleans First Seventh-day Adventist Church. She worked for Higgins Industries in New Orleans during World War II. She currently lives in Abita Springs, La. Elsie and Susan thank all who participated. 


By Vernella Rogers