June 9, 1950 - November 28, 2016 Wendy Armistead Welch, born June 9, 1950, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 28, 2016 at her home in Nashville, TN. Wendy was born and raised in Memphis, TN, where she attended White Station High School. Wendy was an extremely talented pianist. After graduation, she attended the University of Alabama, where she was a piano major, and later attended the Los Angeles School of Court Reporting. She worked as an assistant for Michael Viner and Deborah Raffin in Hollywood, California. In December, 1985, she married musician Bob Welch, a prominent solo artist and former member of Fleetwood Mac. She was Bob's business partner and personally managed Bob's career and music publishing concerns. In 1986, Wendy and Bob relocated to Phoenix, AZ, and in 1992 they moved to Nashville, TN. Wendy is preceded in death by her beloved Bob, and her father, Robert Armistead, whom she adored. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Betty Cartwright of Memphis, TN, several cousins, and friends, and her "Welch's Warriors" friends on Facebook, who loved her dearly. No services are announced. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Robert A. and Wendy A. Welch Memorial Scholarship Fund at Belmont University, Nashville, TN. S A G Funeral Home 615-244-5044

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Wendy Welch

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13 Entries

John

June 10, 2025

Wendy, Im 59, I just very recently discovered Bob and with that, you as well, obviously, I'm much too late to the show but, I now will commemorate the like you two shared together. Peace is with you, i know...

JoAlice

October 9, 2024

This makes me so sad to just see this after all this time. Bob and Wendy rented a house next door to us in Mesa AZ in the 80s. My kids were young and they loved to go over and listen to Bob play the guitar or drums. When Bob and Wendy went to Mardi Gra, they brought a bunch of the beads back for my kids...I told Wendy I wouldn't ask her how she got them. We loved them as neighbors.

Larry Napier

June 5, 2021

Wendy I was honored to know Bob and meet you I’m sorry you had to go but you Bob always belonged together! RIP

Larry Napier

June 7, 2018

All Bob spoke of was you Wendy I can't express my feelings but he said you were the Love of his Life.I was always spellbound in your presence! You two rest in peace now I will see you two on the "Flipside!" Love Larry

Gary Strader

December 8, 2016

Dear Wendy - Took me a while to be able to process this goodbye to you, for though I have known in my soul that you were about to leave for about six months now, it is never easy.

I still have two messages on my cell phone- one was when you had phoned to check on me because you knew I had been sick, and in the hospital. The other was when you phoned me on your Birthday to thank me for sending you those Bob Balloons.
I do not think I have ever known a woman that would rather have balloons than a bouquet of flowers. You were just that way - you sought and saw beauty in unexpected things.

I hope that you are finally at the end of that Rainbow - the one in the print over your desk that I sent you. You to be reunited with Bob, would fill your poor broken heart full of the Love that you had for Bob. It is my solemn wish that you have found him now, and that the two of you are together having a blast.

Goodbye dear friend - and I will see you before we know it I am sure. Thanks for being my friend.

Scott Nichols

December 4, 2016

God makes no mistakes, I just keep telling myself this. I'll accept his will, But will never accept yours, nor Bob's absence in my life...I'll miss both you guys' forever! Save me a seat up there in the balcony! Love! Meanwhile...

Christine Kuehbeck

December 2, 2016

Wendy - the embodiment of girlish, magnetic charm and warm hearted kindness that was unique to her spirit. She's been a family friend who availed herself with good counsel and a loving
ear for over the 40 or so years we've known her.
Her adorable countenance and witty voice will
be a light in our lives forever. Truly an angel...

Carl Bernstein
Christine Kuehbeck-Meyerhoff and all the
Meyerhoff family

Suzanne Devine

December 2, 2016

Because you were so special- Im lighting another candle for you Sweet Wendy. My first one didn't seem to post? Even though we never met we befriended each other thru the love of Bob's music. Became FB pals and enjoyed some late night chats. Be at peace now together again with your beloved Bob. Will miss you. I truly hope the notes for your book finally get published. I've befriended so many nice folks thru you...Thank you. God Bless you. Bob's music is eternal.

Jack Christie

December 2, 2016

God bless Wendy. Thank you for the Facebook friendship with my daughter Megan and the music mentoring and encouragement you have given her. She will miss your FB chats.
Jack christie
Aberdeen Scotland

Sandy Lawson

December 1, 2016

It is with great sadness that I hear of Wendy's passing. I remember her coming to my baby shower when I was pregnant with my daughter Kelly, and the many wonderful gifts she lavished on me. She was a kind and generous lady, possessed of great intellect and a sharp wit. I offer my warmest condolences to her family and friends who loved her, and take comfort in knowing that she is with her beloved Bob once more.

December 1, 2016

Sending warmest sympathy and many loving thoughts of condolence in sad remembrance of your beautiful angel Wendy, to your family.