Myra Welch

Myra Jean Welch, 78, of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her home.

Myra was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on May 10, 1944 to the late Robbley Evans and Novella Talley Evans.  She was a homemaker and member of First Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald Gene Welch, Sr.; two sons, Ronald Gene Welch, Jr. (Lynda Adyres) and James Eric Welch (Misty Welch) all of Benton; three sisters, Patricia Livingston (Guy), Paula Hughes and Pauline Evans, all of Clarksville; one brother, John Evans (Geraldine) of Clarksville; one granddaughter, Katelyn Dziuk (Gary) and one great-granddaughter, Evjen Rae Dziuk.

She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Rachel Futrell Welch; four sisters, Rachel Griffey Adkins, Teressa Evans Vaughn, Betty Coppage and Mary Jo Evans; three brothers, Bobby Evans, Dudley Evans and Steven Evans.

A memorial service for Myra will be held at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Collier Funeral Home with Rev. K Alan Miller officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Gideons International, 303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601-5224 or First Missionary Baptist Church, 1280 Riley Rd, Benton, KY 42025.