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My deepest sympathy to all. She was a wonderful person.
Lezetta Cook
April 13, 2024


Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky
Nov 25, 1931 – Mar 21, 2024
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Mary Bell Welch Funeral Service Broadcast
Mary Bell Barnett Welch, 92, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort, KY. Born in Washington County, KY on November 25, 1931, Mary Bell was the daughter of the late William Chester Barnett and Rose Kate Barker Barnett.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Luther Allen Welch, her longtime companion Lewis Sea, a grandson Luke Beasley, and her siblings, JR “Jake” Barnett, Marvin Barnett, and Shirley Grigsby.
A retired 28-year employee of Texas Instruments in Versailles, Mary Bell was a lifetime member of Fairview Christian Church where she taught Sunday School for over 67 years. She loved fishing, quilting, and following retirement, she cooked Wednesday evening meals for First Baptist Church for over 20 years.
Mary Bell is survived by her children, Sheryl Lee (Jim) Duke of Lawrenceburg, Danny Dwight (Teresa) Welch of Florida, Phyllis Jean Oates of Frankfort, Vickie Lynn Welch of Lawrenceburg, and Cindy Rose (Mark) Crutcher of Lawrenceburg; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Jo Coulter of Bloomfield.
Visitation will be 3 – 8 PM Sunday and after 9 AM until time of service at 12 noon Monday, all visitation will be held at Ninevah Christian Church, 1195 Ninevah Road, Lawrenceburg, KY.
Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Monday, March 25, 2024 at Ninevah Christian Church. Bro. David Green will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Fairview Christian Church Cemetery in Anderson County.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jasper Perry, Marcus Welch, Logan Oates, Brandon Curtsinger, Cody Curtsinger, Thomas Saylor, Dylan Riley, and Evan Chrisman.
Memorials are suggested to Fairview Cemetery Fund, 1730 Fairview Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com
Read MoreMy deepest sympathy to all. She was a wonderful person.
Lezetta Cook
April 13, 2024
Such a beautiful lady in more ways than one. Really liked her fried apple pies. Sorry for your loss.
Bonnie Schell
March 25, 2024 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend

Mary Belle was a truly a beautiful person both inside and out
Karen dedman
March 23, 2024 | Lawrenceburg
My fond memories of Mary Bell were at Fairview Christian Church. I grew up in that church with Mary Bell and her children. So many wonderful memories. She was a faithful Christian lady. She loved the Lord and it showed. She always had a smile on her face. She was blessed with a good long life and will be missed by many.
Phyllis Townsend
March 23, 2024 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend

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Rick and Kim Mason
March 23, 2024 | Georgetown, KY
When I think about Mary Bell I always remember her big smile and the love she showed to everyone. Praying for all of you.
Renita Clarke
March 22, 2024 | Frankfort, KY | Friend
We want the family of this lovely lady to know that we are praying for God to give them strength and peace. Have comfort in knowing that she is where she worked all her life to be, in the arms of her Lord. Our prayers will continue for you in this difficult time. She is gone from sight but she will always be in the hearts of so many. Roxie and Sammy
Roxie Baumstark
March 22, 2024 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend

Kimberly Harrod
March 22, 2024 | Frankfort, KY | Friend

RIP Mom Bella butterfly. Memories dinner, visiting Bella beautiful woman and special.Prayers Families Vickie Love you.
Donna Riddle
March 22, 2024 | Versailles, KY | Friend