Portrait of Shelvie Velie

Shelvie Velie

, Georgia

October 10, 2026

Mrs. Shelvie Jean May Velie 88 of Blackshear passed away early Sunday morning October 11 2026 at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born in Poulan GA on January 3 1938 she lived in Ware County prior to moving to Pierce County fifty years ago. Mrs. Velie was a retired Nurse having worked for Memorial Hospital Satilla Memorial Health. She loved being with her family especially all of her grandchildren had a profound sense of humor and was a very sociable person. Mrs. Velie had been a devoted pastors 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 Ernestine Peavy May. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life Rev. Andrew Andy…

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