Callie Thomas Welch, 99, of Spencer, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at her home. She was born March 11, 1922, in Henry County to the late Thomas Greene Penn and Mary Ann Beal Penn.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by her husband, William Marshall Welch; sons, David L. Welch, William Welch, Jr., and James L. “Pete” Welch; sisters, Pearl Penn, Mazzie Penn, Annie Mae Koger, Bernice Martin, and Mary Spencer; and brothers, Jeff Penn, Jamie Penn, and Greene Penn.
Mrs. Welch was a member of Antioch Christian Church. She loved to cook and enjoyed sewing. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Mrs. Welch is survived by her daughters, Malinda Welch, Patricia Foster, and Mary Foster; son, Percy Welch; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, 2021, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Wright Funeral Service. Funeral services will be Friday, July 9, 2021, at 1:00 PM, at Wright Funeral Service. Burial will be at Christian View Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
