Shelvie Jean May Velie, 88, of Blackshear, passed away early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
Born in Poulan January 3, 1938, she lived in Ware County prior to moving to Pierce County 50 years ago. She was a retired Nurse having worked for Memorial Hospital (Memorial Satilla Health). She loved being with her family - especially all of her grandchildren, had a profound sense of humor and was a very sociable person. She had been a devoted pastor’s wife for many years and always had the right words to offer people whether it was for comfort, encouragement or just to brighten their day. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center.
She was a daughter of the late John David “JD” and Ernestine Peavy May. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, the Rev. Andrew “Andy” Velie and her son, Roger Velie.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Chris Braden, Haymarket, VA; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Velie, Waycross; her sister, Jacqueline Iniguez-Davis, Lake City, FL; six grandchildren, Sabrina (Dave) Peet, Marie (Brad) Jacobs,
Becky (Eric) Causey, Jennifer (Brian) Beasley, Jet Thornton and Samantha (Austin) Jordan; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Ray McMillan and Mike Jones officiating.
The family will be receiving friends at the chapel immediately following the service.
Memorialization is by cremation.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Velie family during this time.
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