She graduated from Bladensburg Highschool in 1954.
In May of 1956 she met Harlan McKelvy of Vienna, Ohio who was in the United States Air Force, stationed at Andrews AFB Maryland.
After a summer courtship, the couple were married September 28th, 1956.
For many years, Ida was a homemaker and a diligent worker in all her endeavors. After Harlan had retired from the Air Force in 1972, Ida assisted him for over 40 years in a home-based business. They attended First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls.
On April 25th 2024, Mrs McKelvy suffered a stroke. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of July 11th, 2024.
Mr and Mrs McKelvy were married for over 67 years. She is survived by her husband, Harlan and daughter Kathy of Lakeside City, her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lori McKelvy of Oklahoma City, three grown grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Ida will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home, 1917 Archer City Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76302.