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Willa Welch Obituary

FLORENCE — Willa Dean Lynch Welch, 52, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at her residence after an illness.

Graveside services will be noon Wednesday, June 13, 2007, in Florence Memorial Gardens, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

She was born in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Willie and Lena Stone Lynch.

Mrs. Welch was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Welch of the home; a daughter, Willa May (Wayne) Ivey of Lydia; three sisters, Rose Lee Taylor of Florence, Sharon Freeman and Mary Ann McGee, both of Darlington; a brother, Leroy Lynch of Society Hill; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 13, 2007.

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Travis Davis

June 18, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Larry & Ann Davis

June 18, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Karen Davis - Nealey

June 18, 2007

Dennis we are all very sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much she means to you and I also know how much she loved you. You and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.

TOMMY & AGNES CREEL

June 16, 2007

WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.

RENEE HODGE

June 14, 2007

DENNIS,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.WE MISS YOUR SMILING FACE AROUND THE HOSPITAL.GOD BLESS.

Robyn Cooper

June 14, 2007

Dennis you are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss seeing you and i hope to see you back at work soon.

Myra Poston

June 13, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Myra & Ronnie Poston

Steve Dodd

June 13, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss, Dennis. May God's Grace comfort you and your family.

gail peavy

June 13, 2007

sharon and family sorry to hear of your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers danny ray and gail peavy

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