Bernice H. McKelvey

November 2, 1926 - February 18, 2021

Bernice Hand McKelvey, age 94 of Lenoir City went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2021. She was the faithful wife of a pastor and loving mother and grandmother. Thomas J. and Bernice McKelvey both graduated from Lee University and pastored in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. They pastored the Haleyville Church in Haleyville, NJ from 1978-1985 and remained in the Port Norris area until 2003. They also delivered the daily newspaper in the area after retirement. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas J. McKelvey; grandmother who raised her, Pauline Wiggins; sister, Tommie Irene Martin and 3 other siblings; son-in-law, John E. Bowman; sister-in-law, Janie McKelvey. Survived by her children and spouses: Noma Bowman, Ann and Garell Foshee, Thomas Jr. and Tammy McKelvey, Daniel and Bernadette McKelvey, Samuel and Lisa McKelvey; grandchildren: Michael Bowman (Emma), Aaron Foshee (Jennifer), Angela McNabb (Mike), Christina Dawson (Jake), Kevin McKelvey (Brittany), Jennifer Fritz (Ed), Daniel B. McKelvey (Jessica), and Nathan A. McKelvey (Sabra); great-grandchildren: Haylee (Spencer), Noah, Colby, Chandler, Jadynn, Jakob, Maddux, Rachael, Owen, Mason, Aiden, Joshua, Judah, Lydia, Casen, Phoebe, Daphne; sister, Gladys Jackson; brother, Thomas Hand; special cousin, Jimmy Hightower and nephew, Wayne Martin along with numerous nieces and nephews by marriage; brothers-in-law: Paul McKelvey, Joe McKelvey (Charlotte), and Phil McKelvey (June). A special thank you to caregiver, Katerina and Adoration Hospice for their care and support. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 21st at Sixth Avenue Church of God in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tommy Roberts from RIO Church officiating. Bernice will be transported to New Jersey and on February 25th at Living Waters Fellowship, a visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. and funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be held at Haleyville Methodist Cemetery in Haleyville, NJ. Memorials may be made to RIO Central Missions. To email condolences and or tributes please visit www.hoffmanfuneralhomes.net