Elsie V. Hamrick, of Webster Springs died at the Nicholas County Health Care Center on 17 March 2000. Ms. Hamrick was born in Webster County on 15 December 1910, one of 12 children born to Thomas and Francena Hamrick. Elsie began her working career for Mack Carpenter at an early age in his local restaurant. In 1936 she began operating as owner, Elsie Hamrick's Taxi and continued this service for 50 years. Also, in 1962 she opened the "original Custard Stand" which was located on Baker Street in Webster Springs and renown for its hot dogs until its closing in 1988. During her life time, she made numerous friends and acquaintances throughout the community. Elsie extended a warm and extremely generous hand to many individuals, including family, with more than a cab ride when needed. Elsie is survived by three sisters; Ruby Holcomb of Cugahoga Falls, Ohio - Russie Jackson, Akron, Ohio - Mary Bennett of Webster Springs. One brother, Dana Hamrick of Webster Springs. Many nephews and nieces and grandnephews and grandnieces. In addition to her parents, Elsie was proceeded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Services were held Tuesday, March 21, at 2:00 pm at the Dodd & Reed Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cofer Cochran officiating. Burial was at WV Memorial Gardens at Calvin, West Virginia. (Webster Echo - Webster Springs, WV - 22 March 2000 - Vol. 118 - No.12) post by patsy