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Dorothy WELCH Obituary
Dorothy Dean
Was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born on July 2, 1934, in
Auburn, Ala. Dorothy was
preceded in death by her
parents David and Neva
Ingram and her son-in-law
Raymond Prater. She leaves to cherish her memory Joe Louis Welch, her husband of 58 years; her daughter Gwendolyn Prater, Farmington Hills,
Michigan; her son Derrick Welch, Southfield, Michigan; three grandchildren LaRae' Prater, Carlos Welch and Caila Welch all of Detroit, Michigan. Two brothers-in-law: Ollie (Gussie) Welch of Tuskegee, Alabama, Robert (Jean) Welch of Dayton, Ohio, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dorothy retired from Dayton Public Schools after more than 25 years. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, 5301 Olive Road, Trotwood, Ohio. The Family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment: Jefferson View Cemetery. Online
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Teresa L. M. Maiden
July 30, 2021
To My Friends
Ms. Dorothy was a kind soul. I'm glad to have had the pleasure of knowing her and being a great neighbor. My Sincere Condolences Love and Prayers
Voletta Gaston Hyche andMelvin Hyche
July 29, 2021
Melvin and I would like to give our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Welch family at this time your families loss . May God continue to give you peace through this difficult time. From Voletta of Texas
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