Marilyn Ann Welch, age 65, born in Mobile, and a resident of Perdido, Ala., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at her residence. She was a retired manager at Dollar General Store.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Brother Joe Welch of Perdido; one son, Scott Welch of Perdido; three daughters, Rhonda (Craig) Dickinson of Silverhill, Theresa (George) Stewart of Perdido, and Lisa (Dennis) Tyree of Perdido; her mother, Linnie Johnson of Atmore; her mother-in-law, Evie T. Welch of Perdido; three brothers, Melvin Carpenter of Phillipsville, Steve Carpenter of Atmore, and Raymond Carpenter of Bratt, Fla; eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe E. Welch Jr.; a grandson, Erik Ferrell and a brother, Jerry Carpenter. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Full Power Holiness Church with Brother Christopher “Bubba” Parnell officiating. Burial will follow at Bryars – McGill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Full Power Holiness Church. Funeral arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, 402 E. 2nd St., Bay Minette. To post online condolences, visit www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
