Elizabeth A. Welch,  Parnell, Missouri

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Welch, 85, Parnell, Missouri died Saturday June 23, 2012 at her home.

Betty was born August 27, 1926 in Ravenwood, Missouri to the late John and Elizabeth (Heffern) Midyett.

A graduate of Parnell High School class of 1944, she was a homemaker.

She married Sylvester Welch, April 8, 1947, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parnell.

Betty was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Alter Society and the Curry Sparks Richardson Waldeier American Legion Post Auxiliary, all of Parnell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sylvester (2008), a son Robert Sylvester, a grandson Preston Dale O'Banion, a great granddaughter Emma Simbro, one brother John "Jack" Midyett and an infant sister Kathleen.

Survivors include her children; Tom (Tammy) Welch, Mark Welch, Greg (Lisa) Welch, Kevin (Mary) Welch all of Parnell, Marilyn Welch and Kathy O'Banion, both of St. Joseph, Missouri; 25 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A parish rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, June 29, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Parnell with family visitation immediately following.

Betty has bequeathed her body to medical science. A memorial funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at St. Joseph's Church.

Memorial: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parnell, Missouri