Mrs. Clarice Welch, 89, of Osyka, MS, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2019, at McComb Nursing & Rehab in McComb, MS following a long battle with cancer.

She was born on August 6, 1929, in Magnolia, MS, to Luther and Minnie Heaps Richmond. She was a member of Terry's Creek Baptist Church; was a homemaker; and enjoyed working in her flower garden, sewing and cooking. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Harvey Lee Welch; son, Aubrey Welch; infant great-grandson, Wade Welch; three brothers, E.W. Richmond, Luscion "Boo-T" Richmond and Luther "Killdee" Richmond, Jr.

Survivors are her children, Patsy Bowman (Mike) of Maryville, TN, Carolyn Boyd, Thad (Tammy) Welch, Ricky Welch, Cecil Welch and Jason Welch, all of Osyka and Connie Williams (Wendell) of Magnolia; 13 grandchildren, Tanya Freundt, Michelle Raborn, Joey Welch, Brad Welch, Dana Tesch, Daniel "P-Nut" Boyd, Amanda Whately, David Billieaudeau, Julie Dycus, Heather Allen, Chrissy Edwards, Betsy Williams and Aubree Welch; numerous great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Terry's Creek Baptist Church in Magnolia, MS, from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM with Bro.  LaVerne Summerlin and Bro. James Sanders officiating.  Burial will follow in the Terry's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.

Pallbearers are Daniel "P-Nut" Boyd, Joey Welch, David Billeaudeau, Montana Billeaudeau, Shawn Whatley and Dawson Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Allen Whatley, Curtis Allen and Brad Welch.

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