Ruth Anne Key Welch

Ruth Anne Key Welch, 86, of Lampasas, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.  She was born on March 24, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to James Richard Key II and Geraldine (Dumas) Key.

Anne married James Everett Welch in El Paso, Texas, on August 31, 1957.  She worked as an Administrative Secretary for El Paso ISD, Menaul Independent School in Albuquerque, NM, and moved to Lampasas in 1986, retiring from Lampasas ISD.

Anne took great joy in serving the Lord Jesus Christ and spending time with her family.  Her favorite pastime was designing and constructing clothing, which was her vocation for many years.  She also enjoyed creative writing, traveling, reading, and gardening.

Anne is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, James E. Welch of Lampasas, TX; her children, Kristy Welch of Liberty Hill, TX; Zachary Welch and wife, Laura of Georgetown, TX; and Denise Momberg of Lampasas, TX. Grandchildren are Carolyn Wildermuth and husband, Aaron of Weatherford, TX; Bethanne Lee and husband, Christopher of Killeen, TX; William Welch and wife, Rachel of Columbus, OH; Esther Momberg of Temple, TX; Elizabeth Momberg and partner, Jonah Klepinger-Thurston of Austin, TX; Emily Momberg of Lampasas, TX.  Great-grandchildren are Kaisen, Beckett, and Carolina Wildermuth of Weatherford, TX; Emily Caputo and husband, Eli of Temple, TX; Landon and Kailyn Lee of Killeen, TX; Charlotte and Sophia Welch of Columbus, OH.

Visitation will be held at Sneed Carnley Funeral Chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Services will be held at New Covenant Church on Friday,  January 9, 2026, at 10 am.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.