Gwendolyn Welch 1951 -2018
Gwendolyn Welch, 66, died Jan. 15, 2018, at her residence. Gwendolyn was born Nov. 11, 1951, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Laura Napier. On March 31, 1967, she married Bobby Jack Welch who survives.
Gwendolyn was a homemaker and enjoyed wood crafting.
Survivors also include three sons, Bobby Welch of Beaverdam, Bill Welch of Beaverdam, Danny (Sheila) Welch of McComb; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Lonnie (Liz) Napier, Charles Napier; and two sisters, Diane (Mike) Allen of Tennessee and Ginger (Louie) Espianoza of Toledo.
Gwendolyn was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Rogers.
There will be no services or visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of Greater Lima, 616 W. Collett St. #101, Lima, Ohio 45805.
Condolences may be expressed at to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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