Laverne Welch

LaVerne W Welch, 97, entered paradise on July 20, 2022, at her home in Taylor. LaVerne was born on October 17, 1924, in Bell County, Texas to Seth and Verlie (Paulk) Whitmire. She was the eldest of 7 children, helping to oversee 6 younger brothers. LaVerne graduated from Eula High School in 1942. She married her sweetheart Cratis Alton Welch of Potosi on October 31, 1942, and their union lasted 61 years before his passing in 2004. Their marriage was blessed with 6 children:  Stanley, Janis, John, Gerald, Charla, and David.  LaVerne was a homemaker until her youngest child started school. She then worked at the Austin State School and retired after 16 years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, church activities and most of all time spent with her family. She treasured her large family, friends and especially her church family.

LaVerne is predeceased by her husband Cratis Welch, son Stanley Welch, son-in-law Clifton Peters, and 5 brothers.  She is survived by her youngest brother, Kermit Whitmire of Clyde and children Janis Dunham of Clarksville, John Welch (Cathy) of Hillsboro TN, Gerald Welch (Brenda) of Taylor, Charla Peters of Belton, and David Welch (Kathy) of Taylor. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren:  Stacey Pollard (Neal) of Haworth OK, Bart Dunham (Jodie) of Texarkana, Darrell Dunham (Sheila) of Clarksville, Jennifer Kyle (Brandon) of Emerson AR, Dustin Welch (Rebecca) of Manchester TN, Damon Welch (Becky) of Henderson TN, Clint Welch (Sarah) of Taylor, Cody Welch (Melissa) of Georgetown, Aaron Peters (LaShea) of Temple, Ansley Allen (Scott) of Hill AFB UT, Amanda Talley (Trenten) of Taylor, and Amber Ging (Clayton) of Coupland. In addition, she is survived by 30 great grandchildren and 9 great, great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers

Ken Black

Willie Calvin

Dennis Carter

Frankie Hejl

Mike Huff

Jim Randig

Honorary pallbearers

Mike Gautreaux

Terry Greene

Mac McPherson

Bobby Morrison

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Highway 95 Church of Christ for benevolence support.