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BABETTE MCCULLEN WELKER

1956 - 2018

BABETTE MCCULLEN WELKER obituary, 1956-2018, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1956

DIED

2018

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Atlantic Cremation Service - Wilmington

3132 Wrightsville Ave

Wilmington, North Carolina

BABETTE WELKER Obituary

BABETTE (BABS) MCCULLEN WELKER Babs McCullen Welker, 61, of Wilmington passed away June 6, 2018. Babs was born September 13,1956 in Raleigh, NC, the daughter of the late Parker G. Harris and the late Elsie Lee (Bunny) Goodnite. She is survived by her husband Allen S. Welker; three sons: Chevis McCullen and wife Mindy, Christian McCullen, Chet McCullen and wife Sherri; sister Pamela H. Morris and husband Michael Morris; stepbrother Jerry Goodnite; stepsister Susan G. Espersen and husband Dave; stepbrother Alan Goodnite and wife Pat; nephew Jesse M. Barnes Jr. (J.J.). Five grandchildren and her four legged best friend, Harley. Babs has been a dance instructor for the last 28 years nationally and internationally since 1990. Babs owned and operated Babs McDance Social Dance Studio in Wilmington, NC since 2003. Babs was a very special person with a vibrant personality who always loved life and the joy it brought her in sharing her passion teaching people to dance! Ballroom and social dancing were passion. Babs, her students and family have performed at many events in Wilmington, in particular at the Wilson Center, Thalian Hall as well as countless performances and social dances at Babs McDance Social Dance Studio & Ballroom. Babs had such a charismatic personality she brought excitement and joy to everyone. She left her footprint on us all. Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church, 2035 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403, Saturday, June 16, 2018. Visitation with the family will be at 2:00 pm, and the service will follow at 3:00pm. There will be a "Celebration of Life" at Babs McDance Social Dance Studio, 6782 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405 at 6:00pm. Please see details at www.DanceILM.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or potted plants would be welcomed. Share memories and condolences with the family through www.AtlanticCremation.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Jun. 13, 2018.

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June 15, 2018

Thank you Babs for giving such joy to me and my family and friends ...I will always treasure our Monday night dance lessons with you. You were so beautiful and graceful.you made it all look so effortless ...and you made it so much fun. Rest In Peace beautiful lady. Eve McGee

Keiko Curtis

June 14, 2018

It is so sad to see her go. She brought much happiness to everyone at the studio. I will miss all the events that she created. The dancing world in Wilmington is not going to be the same without her. Thank you Babs, Rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to her family, so sorry for your lost.

June 14, 2018

Dear Babs, so very, very sad that you are no longer with us but I do feel that God picked a most beautiful flower for his bouquet. I certainly enjoyed my evenings at you studio while I was in Wilmington. You were the best. You made everyone feel as if they had dance inside of them and you would encourage them to release it. Rest in peace, dear Babs. I know if I hear a cha-cha or rumba or even a line dance above, it is you dancing in heaven. There are not many people as open, kind, patient and welcoming as you are. You will truly be missed. Jan Mooneyham, one of your students.

Julie Blanchard-Case

June 14, 2018

I met Babs many years ago at Harrells Christian Academy. I am so glad I was able to see her after so many years at our reunion a couple of years ago. What a beautiful person she was! I know she is dancing with the angels. I am so sorry for your loss and payers for you all at this time and the days to come.

Shirl Whaley

June 13, 2018

My Deepest Condolences to Allen , Family and Friends. Her happy greetings and sunshine personality will be missed.
So Sorry for your loss

Katalina Weatherman

June 13, 2018

What a loss to this earth and a gain of a bright light in heaven. We were so sorry to hear this bright soul's time here has ended too soon. Babs taught my husband and I a lovely Waltz for our wedding last year! We were so fond of her and her spirit, even through her illness, never faded. Our deepest sympathy to her family.

Peggy West- Driskell

June 13, 2018

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you. Aunt Peggy

Teresa Coleman

June 13, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You were a joy to us all.

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Jun

16

Visitation

2:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

2035 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC

Jun

16

Service

3:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

2035 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC

Jun

16

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Babs McDance Social Dance Studio

6782 Market Street, Wilmington, NC

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Atlantic Cremation Service - Wilmington

3132 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

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