Juanita Welch

Juanita R. Welch, 87, a resident of Martinsburg, WV, died Monday, October 27, 2025 at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center in Elkins where she had been a resident for almost four years. She was born August 21, 1938 at Cassity, WV, in Randolph County. A daughter of the late Sherl and Donis Cesero Poling. She was married to Robert L. Welch who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Liz Currence of Elkins and two sons, Robert L. and Susan Welch of Martinsburg, WV and John and Vicki Welch of Norton. Three sisters, Mildred Short of Camden on Gauley, WV, Mrs. Elmer Mallow (Carolene) of Elkins, Mrs. Bob Swecker (Shirley) of Weaver, WV; one brother, Carol Poling and wife Louise of Norton and one son-in-law, Roger Edmond of Norton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great granddaughter. All of whom she loved dearly. Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Carol Ann Edmond; three grandsons, Charles Edmond, Trevor Welch and Eric Brady Sturdivant. Juanita loved one of her nurses as her own, and two aids which were dear to her over the years residing at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center. She will be sadly missed. She was filled with love for all and brought joy to everyone who knew her.
Friends may call from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Welch officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Juanita R. Welch. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.