In Hamden, December 2, 2000, Elsie Lee DeLoatch, formerly of Tower One, New Haven, wife of the late Ollie DeLoatch. Mother of Thelma Miller of Meriden and Ernest DeLoatch of New Haven. Sister of Ralph, Melvin, Lloyd Barham and Violet Spearman Barham all of New Haven Predeceased by 4 sisters and 6 brothers. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was a former Midwife and retired from Winchester. She was born in Zuni, VA, Feb. 29, 1912 daughter of the late Charlie and Clora English Barham. She was a long time member of Jehovah Witness. Funeral service at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Thursday, Dec. 7 at 11 A.M.