McKelvy - Hannah Kristen McKelvy was born on June 5, 2007, in Jacksonville, Florida. She passed away on May 1, 2024, after a tragic accident. Hannah is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Alma Carroll; great grandfathers, Clarence D. Carter and Ronald A. McKelvy, Sr.

Hannah is survived by her parents, Shaun & Terisia McKelvy, her brothers, Nolan and Dallas McKelvy; her grandparents, Dennis & Catherine Anderson, Ronald & Deborah McKelvy; her great-grandparents, Clifford Carroll, Leon (Alice) Anderson, Gertrude Carter; her aunts, Elyse (Robert) Weimann, Ashley McKelvy, Raechel McKelvy, Rebecca (Derek) Bigelow; and several great uncles, aunts, cousins, and extended family.

Our Hannah was one of a kind. She was a beautiful and outgoing 16-year-old who was looking forward to her June 5th birthday and turning 17. Hannah had a heart of gold and always led with it. She never was the person you had to tell to do the right thing-she just did it.

Hannah was a Senior Master Sergeant in the JROTC at West Nassau. She loved participating in Raiders and was good at it. But what Hannah was most passionate about was flying. Hannah had been flying out of Fernandina Beach airport and was planning to attend East Carolina University in June. She earned a $25,000 scholarship from the Air Force Flight Academy and was set to graduate from there in July with her private pilot's license.

Hannah loved her family, friends, and going to church. She enjoyed going on trips to the mountains and new adventures. When she was home, she spent a lot of time with her friends going to the beach, Target, hanging with her cousin's poolside, going to the gym, and eating cheese dip. Hannah was meticulous; she kept journals, notes on sermons, and was well organized-everything had its place.

We love our baby girl unconditionally and she will be deeply missed. Our family will never be the same without her. However, we know that she is still here; she gave her heart to a 9-year-old girl, her liver went to two different children, and her kidney to another. All transplants were successful for the recipients. Without Hannah those 4 miracles would not have happened. We rest easy knowing our daughter is walking the streets of gold with JESUS! He only takes the best and she was the very best of us all.

The tribute above was prepared by Hannah's loving family.

A Celebration of Hannah's Life will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at The Anchor Church of God with Pastor Ethan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.