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Anne McKelvey Obituary

Lou Anne Jett McKelvey, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1934, in McClure, OH. Anne was married to her beloved husband, William Gordon McKelvey, Jr., for 38 years until his passing on August 5, 2012. Together, they made their home in Franklin, TN, where they were longtime residents. A devoted and steady presence in her family's life, Anne cherished the annual December gatherings that brought everyone together to celebrate both Christmas and her birthday. She had a love for games-particularly cards, dominoes, and Scrabble-and was an enthusiastic sports fan.
Anne retired from Vanderbilt Medical Center, where she dedicated many years of service.
Anne was preceded in death by parents Doyle and Frances Good, son Larry S. Jett, stepson Paul W.T. McKelvey, brother David Scott Good and niece Jennifer Babcock.
Anne is survived by her sons, Randall L. (Judy) Jett, Seattle WA; Douglas A. (Monica) Jett, Smyrna, TN; and Darrell L. (Angel) Jett, Atoka, TN; stepsons William Gordon (Suzy) McKelvey III, Nashville, TN; and John R. (Brittnee) McKelvey, Chapel Hill, N.C. Survived by 13 grandchildren, Katherine Jett, Chandler Jett, Zachary (Hollie) Jett, Austin (Taylor) Jett, Melody (Austin) Blackwell, Christopher (Katie) Jett, Stephen (Jessica) Jett, Jacob (Audrey) Jett, Jessica Walker, Jaclyn (Kenneth) O'Brien, Colin (MacKenzie) Brewer, Joshua (Laurie) McKelvey, Carey (Kate) McKelvey and 22 great-grandchildren.
Also survived by her best friend and sister, Sharon Ford, Berkey, OH, nieces, Robin Parker, Nancy (Mark) Pappas, Tracy (Dennis) Finney, Tina (Mike) Warner, nephews Richard (Kay) Ford, Stephen (MaryKatherine) Ford, Tim (Linda) Good, and Todd (Jessica) Good along with other relatives and friends.
Cremation services are under the direction of Covington Funeral Home with no services planned at this time.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Anne Jett McKelvey, please visit our Tree Store.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by WMC on Oct. 1, 2025.

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