Mary Wilma Welsh
August 6, 1925 ~ September 19, 2017
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Mary Wilma Cummans Welsh passed away peacefully Tuesday September 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Joan Welsh Owsley, her husband of 54 years Ralph Peyton Welsh, and her grandson Nicholas Troy Owsley. Wilma is survived by her daughters Debra Freeman (Mike), Judith Payne, and Barbara Willis as well as her 8 grandchildren Melissa Sewell (Mathew), Christopher Willis, Tim Freeman, Jacqueline Owsley-Joachim (Danny) Kyle Willis (Elizabeth), Jason Freeman, Jennifer Payne, Aaron Payne (Olivia). She also has 7 great grandchildren Hunter Sewell, Trenten Willis, Claire Sewell, James Freeman, Peyton Owsley, Caleb Willis, and Logan Willis. Her 8th great grand child, which is a girl, is due in December.
Wilma worked for 28 years as a federal employee working in VA hospitals in Arkansas and Tennessee, and also at Fort MacPherson in Georgia. After her retirement in 1985, she and her husband Ralph were able to travel and enjoy going to Key Largo where they had a second home. Wilma loved her family and strived to make sure everyone was taken care of. She was loved by not only her family but anyone that came to know her.
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‘My prayers are with your family Jackie.’
‘She has been my mother in law for the last 48 years and a wonderful, caring human being. She will surely be missed by me and by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mike Freeman’
‘Debbie, Judy and Barbie
All of you and your families are in my prayers. It was so long ago when your wonderful mother and I became friends at Ft Mac. She was a kind, smart, and caring lady. My sympathy and love to all of you.
Betty Corso’
‘Barbie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We all cared & thought a lot of sweet Wilma.
-Ami, Mercedes, Nickolas & Ashley’
‘What a long and wonderful life Wilma had. She was blessed with a beautiful family and seemingly great health. I pray that God will comfort each of you and give you His peace as you go forward. I wish I could be there today but not possible. We will get together soon.’
‘It was so lovely & I am grateful for being able to see Wilma & Barbie with the girls
mini family reunion in California. Sorry to hear of her passing but happy to know she was at peace.’
‘My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort for you to endure (Psalms 29:11).’