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Mai Welch Obituary
Jackson, TN - Graveside services for Mrs. Mai Jeanette Jennings Holmes Welch, age 99, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Hollywood Cemetery, with Rev. David Holmes officiating. Burial followed with Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Welch died July 5, 2012 in Decatur, AL.
She was born in Madison County, TN, daughter of the late James Richard and Ninnie Fulcher Jennings, and was educated in the city schools. Mrs. Welch was a retired retail clothing salesperson for the former Nolan's Store in Jackson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Williams J. Holmes, Jr. and her husband of 13 years, Benjamin Hillsman Welch; a son, William W. Holmes III; two sisters, Velma Fussell and Julia Couch; four brothers, Farmer Jennings, Carl Jennings, Richard Jennings and Addis Jennings.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Holmes of Decatur, AL; grandchildren, William W. (Walt) Holmes IV, Daniel G. Holmes, Christopher Jennings Holmes, Stella Denise Troup, Kelly A. Gillikin and Peggy I. Pelletier; 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Grandsons served as Pallbearers.
Any memorials may be directed to Hospice Of The Valley, Decatur, AL.
Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, (731) 424-2424.
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July 6, 2012
July 6,2112
Ny name is Corrine Richardson and I have lived at Cedar Springs for a few years with Miss Mai and was priviledged to eat at her table for some time. She was a lovely person an d tell me about her family that she adored so much. She was so proud of her grandson who was a Minister of Music at Central Park Baptist Church and was so proud of him when he would bring his Senior Adult Choir here to sing for us. I know God has a special place for her in Heaven.
Corrine Richardson
Ana Fraunfelder
July 6, 2012
Ms.Mai,"MeeMaw" was such a beautiful person and a hoot. I was truly BLESSED to get to know her and care for her. Mee Maw was a lovely lady who was many things to different people.She was a grandma, a mother-in-law, a wife an aunt, a friend but the one thing that gave her the greatest pleasure in her life was being a mom. She adored and loved her son, Bill, and loved her daughter-in-law, Jo with all of her heart. I know that she is with her son and that the 2 of them will be watching over Jo. Although it was just a short period of time, I will always treasure the time that I got to spend with her, especially our late night talks. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your family. I love you guys as though you were mine. God bless all of you. :)
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