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Joan Welborn Obituary
YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Joan "Joanie" Speer Welborn, 48, of Dudley Street passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at her home. She was born Nov. 18, 1956, in Davie County to Leo and Nellie Gunter Speer. Joanie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a "mother" to everyone, including all the friends of her children. She was a beautician with Sheer Inginuity Salon and was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Joe David Welborn III of the home; four sons, Jamie Anderson and Marty Anderson, both of Yadkinville, and Joseph Welborn and Ray Welborn, both of the home; grandchildren Paul Anderson, Zelan Anderson and Holland Anderson; her parents, of Mocksville; a sister, Betty Speer of Mocksville; and two brothers, Grady "Buck" Speer of Yadkinville and Tim Speer of Mocksville. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 2, at Forbush Baptist Church by the Rev. Freddie Braswell and the Rev. Chris Hauser. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joanie Welborn Scholarship Fund for Cosmetology, 1120 Dudley St., Yadkinville, NC 27055.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Welborn
Jackie Cregger
December 28, 2004
Chef D, Joe & Ray,
Im sorry to here about Joanie, she was an amazing lady, with a huge heart. She will be missed greatly.
Dale Triplett
December 25, 2004
David,Jamie,Martie,Joe,Ray,
Words can't even describe how sorry I am for the loss of your wife,Mother, and one of my very Best Friends. I can say without a doubt that God has really taken a true Angel away from us. Joanie was one of the most precious,loving,caring friends that I have ever known. I can only tell you all that I love all of you and please know that you can call me any time for anything. If I can make half as many people smile that Joanie has in her short life, then I will proud. She truly will be missed. I love all of you... I can only say that I will try to be the MOM that Joanie was to all the "Boys". I have caught myself thinking funny things that we have done,said. And there has never been a bad time at all. She was a dear friend and I will miss her Dearly.
I love all of you!!!!!
Dale Triplett
Debbie Sutyak
December 9, 2004
My Deepest Sympathy to all of you! You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Joanie was a very special angel and she will be missed very much! I've been going to Sheer Inginuity for over 22 years and have always seen and spoke to Joanie. Joanie is now in a very special place greeting everyone at Heaven's Gate with her beautiful smile! God Bless You Always!
Debbie Sutyak
Tina Smallwood
December 6, 2004
David, Ray, Joe, Jamie, Marty and family,
We feel like we have known you for many years even though it has only been a short time since meeting your gang. You are a special family. Joanie will truly be missed. She was one of a kind. She was a very loving and caring person. We know Eric loves coming to Yadkinville. You make him feel right at home. We have had so many good times at the Guilford football games cooking out and socializing. We are going to miss Joanie cheering in the stands for our boys. We know this is a very difficult time for your family. The Lord will carry you through this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. There is one more angel in heaven. Her name is Joanie.
Love,
Ron, Tina and Eric Smallwood
Rosa Gonzalez
December 3, 2004
I am very sorry about the passing of such a loving mother and wife. Joanie has been fussing with my hair and giving me life advise since I was 14 years old. She made me feel like there was always something better to look forward to. I had the pleasure of spending an awesome weekend at the beach with her, David, and Paul last summer, and my mother and I were looking foward to going with your mom this spring to the beach for a girls weekend. She was always so concerned with everyone's feelings and how she could make them better. I consider it a true blessing to have known your mother and your wife, and to have been eveloped in her love of life. It gives me great comfort in knowing that she is up there watching after us all. If you need anything do not hesitate to let us know.
With all our blessings and love,
Rosa Gonzalez
mal and family oneill
December 3, 2004
to all the family of joan sorry to here about ur sad loss i new joannie when i went to america to see my sister veronica ive meet her a quite a few times she was a lovey person i no she will be very sadley missed god bless u joan and my deepest sympathy to all her family love mal
richard church
December 2, 2004
David, Ray and Joe, nothing i can say will take the place of a mother and wife. Just keep faith and trust God because He will provide.
Brett Baity
December 2, 2004
Coach Joe
I am sorry to about the loss of your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
veronica redding
December 2, 2004
Dear David.Jamie.Marty.joe& ray my heart and prayers goes out to you all i loved joanie so much she was 1 in a million had a heart of gold and my dear best friend she will be for ever in my heart i will always be here for all of you i love you all so very much all our love veronica & charles
Wendy, Tyler and Laken Brown
December 2, 2004
We're sorry to hear about your loss.....she'll be greatly missed by everyone. Your family is in our prayers.
Jackie Fields
December 1, 2004
I was fortunate to meet Joanie last Friday at my cousin Carmella's funeral (Jamie's fiance'), she was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She took up with our family just like she had known us forever. Truly a great woman. I could tell from the get go that she loved her family. I just wish I had time to get to know her better. God Bless each of you through your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jamie please don't hesitate to call any of us if you need anything, or just need a friend to talk to. We are here for you always. We love you. Thanks for being the person you are, and thanks for being such a loving spouse to our Carmella.
vivian alford
December 1, 2004
Jamie
What words can I say? Your mom seemed to have known me for years in one day. She is definitely an angel.
May God Bless you and your family.
love
Vivian (Maggie's Niece)
Aileen Brown
December 1, 2004
To the Welborn and Speer family
We are praying for you during this difficult time in your lives. Remember even though it hurts God has a plan for us all and his plan for Joanie was to carry her home sooner so she could wait on us.
Aileen and Danielle Brown
Bobby Coble
December 1, 2004
David- Joe & Ray,
I am so sorry to hear about
the passing of Joanie. I know she loved each of you very much.
Ray- Joe - She was so proud
of you two boys- I hope that as days
turn into months and months into years that you will always remember
her undying love for you two boys.
I remember living at the end of Dudley Street and as I would pass by your house, there always seemed to be alot of your friends
around, and I remember Joanie was sort of like " The Kool Aid Mom".
You guys were blessed to have a mom like her.
David- I know that words cannot ease the pain nor the emptiness you are probably feeling
right now, I pray that God will give grace to somehow go on, Knowing that is what Joanie would want you to do. I believe that Heaven is a brighter place, now that Joanie's Smile is there.
God Bless all of You,
Bobby - Lynette Coble
& Brandon
DEANNA & TRENT HINSHAW
December 1, 2004
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. I WILL MISS HER SO VERY MUCH. WE WILL BE PRAYING THAT GOD WILL SEND YOU AND ALL WHO LOVED HER COMFORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
BRENDA WILSON
December 1, 2004
I will truly miss Joanie. We have had alot of GREAT times at the Guilford football games and cooking out. She is a special person. May God be with each of you and comfort you in your great loss.
Brenda Wilson(Ryan's mom & family)
lisa royall
December 1, 2004
there is nothing we can say that can make the hurt any less,but we want you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jimmy and Lisa Royall
Dr's Kingery and Kingery
December 1, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joanie will be missed.
Sherri Wood
December 1, 2004
Dear David and family,
I will always cherish the memory of Joanie's smile and sparkling personality. My thoughts and prayers will be with each one of you. May God bless you with the faith and courage to help you through this difficult time.
Pam Mooney
December 1, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Guilford Football parents will miss seeing, talking and cheering with her at the games.
Sincerely,
Travis Frazier and Pam (Travis' mom)
Will Miller
December 1, 2004
I am so sorry about your loss. I will miss her very much. We will be praying for your family.
Will, Wendy, Wesley, and Brady.
Dennis and Jane Hall
December 1, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
Jamie Sparks
December 1, 2004
We are all very saddened to hear of your loss. Joanie was a dear friend to me & a very, very special person. I know you will miss her, but she is in heaven smiling down on you all. You are in our prayers.
Michelle Norman
December 1, 2004
David, Joe and Ray,
There is never really anything to say at a time like this that can help take away the hurt I know you are all feeling. Joanie was the sweetest lady, always there to offer a smile and hug when I would run into her around home. One of the things I will remember most about her though, is how special and loved she made everyone else feel. I know that Melonie thought the world of Joanie, as did the rest of her friends from Yadkinville that grew up with Joe and Ray. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
--Michelle
Ricky & Issy Hinshaw
December 1, 2004
We're so sorry David for your loss. Words cannot express our feelings for you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Ricky and Issy
Candace Kennedy
December 1, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joanie's smile will be greatly missed. I will keep all of the family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristie Spillman-Poindexter
December 1, 2004
DEAR FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. SOMETIMES WE DON'T UNDERSTAND BUT GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL AND HE WILL LEAD YOU ALL THROUGH THIS. AGAIN YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
marjetta and tony shores
December 1, 2004
David, No words I can say will take away the hurt. Time will help but never go away. God will help you through this so let Him carry your family at this time. All our friendship and love..,Tony and JET
LENA GAYLE WILLIAMS
December 1, 2004
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
MIKE, LENA GAYLE & MICHAEL WILLIAMS
BRIAN & MELISSA COMBS
Debbie Dixon
December 1, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about Joanie. I can't believe she's gone. She was such a caring person and was always ready to lend a hand or help with a problem. I lost my husband, Gary in April and miss him every day and I know it will be the same for all of you.You will be in my prayers. Debbie(Allen) Dixon
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