Wanda Ruth Welch daughter of the late Zenobia Findley Vaughn and Charles Vaughn was born at Bird's Point, Missouri, on August 11, 1933. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on January 5, 2011, having attained the age of 77 years, four months and 25 days.
Wanda was of the Pentecostal Faith and she was a homemaker. Her hobbies included playing bingo, watching baseball on TV and listening to gospel music.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Richard, Edward and Darrell Welch, one daughter, Patricia Ann Welch, and three brothers, Charles, William and Johnny Vaughn.
Wanda is survived by two sons, Mike Welch and wife Gale of Ellsinore, Missouri, David Welch of Bowling Green, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Wanda will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Friday, January 7th 6 to 8 P.M.
Funeral services: Saturday, January 8th at 10 A.M. at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Denver Page
Burial: Hampton Cemetery
Pallbearers: Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Welch Family for funeral expenses c/o McSpadden Funeral Home