Elvie Small was born on September 19, 1923, in Hope, Arkansas. Her family moved to Pineland, Texas, where they stayed for some years before moving to Jasper, Texas, which she made her permanent home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Elvie was a faithful and devoted member of Moore's Chapel C.M.E. Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and an usher.
She served as President of the usher board for many years

Elvie is survived by her daughter, Audrey Gill, grandchildren; Eric Z. Gill, Sr. (Felicia) of Fort Polk, LA, Erica Bryant, and Eunice Stephens both of Houston, TX. Six great-grandchildren; Tornecia Booker (Travis), Marya Johnson (Dion), Tiffany Gill, Ejalyn and Ceajae Bryant, all of Houston, TX, and Eric Gill, Jr. (Helen) of Austin, TX. Six great-great-grandchildren; Daelon, Dioryon, Mialanti Johnson, Thaddeus Booker, Madison Gill, and Emerie Washington, all of Houston, TX. Sister, Helen Horn Scott of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Augusta Byas of Houston, TX; special Goddaughters, Dewanna Cauley (Gary) of Grand Prairie, TX and Nancy Welwood of Frisco, Texas. Elvie also leaves special memories and love to a host of nieces and nephews.