Elva Mae Christy

Elva Mae Christy was born in New York City, New York on July 10th, 1929, the third child and only daughter of George and Elva. She spent most of her life in New York City, where she attended public schools and graduated from Walton High School. She pursued an education in nursing after high school. Her first step in pursuing her goal of becoming a nurse was to complete a course of study in Practical Nursing at Montefiore Hospital in New York in September 0f 1949. Her next step in reaching her goal was to attend Queens College in New York, where she received her undergraduate degree in June of 1957. Miss Elva Christy then attended New York University, completing her course of study receiving her license as a Registered Professional Nurse. In 1961 Elva received a Bachelor of Science degree from the school of education at New York University. In 1966 Elva Mae Christy received her Master of Education degree from Columbia University in New York. After completing her education, Miss Christy worked as a nurse and nursing supervisor at various hospitals around the New York area. She also taught nursing at Columbia University. In later years she also worked as a private nurse to many of New York’s elite and was requested because of her reputation to attend to patience around the world. In later years, after retirement Miss Christy became a lobbyist for Senior Citizens in addition to volunteering for several youth organizations to help further the education of disadvantaged youth. When she developed health issues in 2005, she moved to Roswell, Georgia to be close to her last remaining sibling, Robert P. Christy. Later Elva moved to Conyers, GA to live with her brother Robert and his wife Melody Christy. While in Conyers, before becoming ill, she attended Rockdale Senior Center and First United Methodist Church. From a very young age it was clear that she was of above average intelligence, something she inherited from her parents, George and Elva. Her parents always supported her in her decisions and let her learn life’s lessons with love and care. With respect and gratitude she shared her professional success and finances enabling her to help and care for her two older brothers and her parents until they passed away. Elva was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elva Christy and her two of her brothers, George and Melvin Christy. Of the things that mattered most to Elva was her family, who lovingly called her “Tee.” Elva didn’t have children but was a special aunt to Dori Estabrook and David Christy. She loved her dog Oozeman (aka Oozie). She is survived by her brother, Robert P. Christy, sister-in-law, Melody M. Christy, her niece, Dori Estabrook, nephew, David Christy, great niece, Caitlin Estabrook, great nephew, Ian Estabrook and cousins, Ernest, Frank, Pearson, Clifford, George, Paul, Annie Christy, Lillian Younger and a host of friends and associates. Those who knew Elva knew that she was not afraid of death and strongly believed in The Other Side. She looked forward to seeing her family that went before her. If Elva were here to speak to us she would remind each of us to be patient with each other, say something kind to one another everyday, laugh everyday and be kind to animals. A celebration of her life will be at Scot Ward Funeral Home on May 27th, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

Elva Mae Christy

July 10, 1929 - May 12, 2011