Deron Mcelveen

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Deron McElveen, yet celebrate the richness and impact of her life. After a courageous battle with health challenges, she peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, April 16 th at Hospice of Savannah, surrounded by her immediate family and the pastor from her Lutheran church in Guyton. Deron faced her health challenges with unwavering courage. Despite her valiant efforts, her recent struggle with double pneumonia proved insurmountable. Her passing, in accordance with her wishes, reflected her readiness to be reunited with loved ones who had gone before her.

Deron, born to Clinton and Leila Moore in Atlanta, GA, 88 years ago, eventually moved with her family to Savannah, where she spent her childhood. She attended Charles Ellis Elementary, Washington Avenue Jr. High, and graduated from Commercial High School in 1953 where she met the love of her life, Cone (Buddy) McElveen. In 1955, they were married and together raised three sons: Rick, Steve, and Tony. Deron cherished her role as a mother and was a second mother to her nephew Skip Stocks, neighborhood friends, nieces and nephews, and numerous others. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, finding joy in their presence.

Mom’s garden was not just a patch of land, but a sanctuary. With dirt on her hands and a smile on her face, she tended to her garden with unwavering passion. She also had a special affinity for the birds that graced her garden. The sight of bluebirds, cardinals, and hummingbirds brought her happiness. She was an avid reader and loved playing cards with friends, Sudoku, and board games with her grandchildren.

Above all, she cherished the time spent with her beloved family. She found delight in the company of her family, treasuring every moment, and creating wonderful memories.

Deron is preceded in death by her parents Clinton and Leila Moore; her husband Buddy and his parents, Cone Sr., and Thelma McElveen; Deron’s sister and brother-in-law Anne and Jim Stocks and their son Andrew (AJ), as well as her brother-in-law Steve Miller.

She is survived by her three sons (spouses): Rick McElveen, Steve (Cathy) McElveen, and Tony (Karen) McElveen; her five grandchildren: Kirk (Mandy) McElveen, Kacie (Adam) Fayer, Joseph (Anna) McElveen, Shayne McElveen, and Matthew (Kaycee) McElveen; seven great- grandchildren: Jael McElveen, Jamison Fayer, Manasses McElveen, Callie McElveen, Riley McElveen, Lily McElveen, and Wrenn Fayer, as well as a number of nieces and nephews, many of whom considered her their grandmother. She is also survived by her brother Truman (Joan) Moore, and two sisters; Grace (Max) Smith and Joy Miller.

Services will be held at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA 31405 on Monday, April 22nd . Visitation with the family will be held at 12:00pm followed by the funeral service at 1:00pm in the chapel. Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Abbey East, following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Arbor Day Foundation or Mt. Zion
Lutheran Church in Guyton, Georgia.

The links are listed below for your convenience.
https://www.arborday.org
https://www.zionlutheranga.org