Elvira M Mckay

Elvira M. McKay, age 85, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Milford Manor in West Milford, New Jersey. The second of three children, Elvira was the only daughter of John P. and Elsie Meyer, born and raised in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. She later moved to Cinnaminson, New Jersey where she lived more than thirty years raising her family with her late husband, Joel McKay. Elvira was active in her church and taught childrens Sunday School and other activities. She took pride in her work, serving several different organizations in administrative functions including 10 years at RCA and the bookkeeper/administrator of Roblyn Designs. Later in her fathers career as a plumber, Elvira helped him run the business when her mother was no longer able to do so. In addition to providing for her own family, Elvira was a caregiver for several members of her extended family in their elder years including her mother-in-law, her aunt, and her own parents. In retirement Elvira moved to Southampton, New Jersey, occasionally escaping with her husband to Florida for the winter months. She continued to serve those around her as she spent time volunteering in the office at the United Methodist camp and retreat center at Mt. Misery Devoted wife of 48 years to the late Joel McKay, Elvira is survived by her son Rev. Michael McKay of Butler, NJ, and her daughter Linda McKay of Northport, AL. She was the loving grandmother of Meredith and Megan McKay. Predeceased by her older brother Jack, she is also survived by brother Charles Meyer of Fairfax, Virginia,, and siblings in law Aileen Meyer of Doylestown, PA, Lowell and Arlene McKay of Melbourne, FL, and Jenean McKay of Washington, D.C. Elvira was loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and a wonderful friend. Her generosity and good humor are well remembered by all her dear family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Butler United Methodist Church in Butler, New Jersey at 11:00am on Saturday, February 9, with visitation at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research Foundation at www.alzinfo.org or the Epworth United Methodist Church, 501 Morgan Avenue, Palmyra, NJ 08065. Memorial Service Butler United Methodist Church Saturday, February 09, 2019 10:30 AM Email Details 5 Bartholdi AveButler, NJ 07405 Directions