Shirley Mae Lunn Welch

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Shirley Mae Lunn Welch

of Conway, AR

October 6, 1926 - February 14, 2018

Shirley Mae Lunn Welch was born, Shirley Lunn, in Mammoth Springs, AR. to Ed Lunn and Maude Dupre, Oct. 6, 1926 and passed away in Conway, AR. Feb. 14, 2018 after a life of faith in Jesus Christ.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved son, Brad Welch and her Step Father L.G. Dupre. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bud and Debbie Welch, four grandchildren, Laura Holder and her husband, Drey and their children Shelby and Lacey, Keri Weatherford and her husband Brady, Molly Hegemann and her husband, Kevin and daughter, Pippa, and Maggie Welch.

Shirley attended TSCW College and later received her bachelor and master's degrees from Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia. She taught 1st and 2nd grades for some twenty years in Pine Bluff and she raised her family as a single parent. She lived a life of faith before the family and the community, hoping to lead them to their own faith and salvation in Christ, so much so that Keri remembers fondly of her grandmother praying herself to sleep at night. Shirley was a member of Grace UMC, Conway and the Slinkard Sunday School Class.

Shirley spent much of her childhood and adolescence with her ''Grandma Graham'' and sternly directed that she have no funeral or memorial services but that we place her cremated remains at Grandma's grave in Gainesville, TX.

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Biff Baker
Santa Fe, TX
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Friday, February 16, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time. I cherish the road trip bringing Mom to visit one last time. May God hold you close and ease your heartache.

Kelly Baker Webster
Texas City, TX
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Friday, February 16, 2018

My heart is saddened by the loss of Shirley. She was such a positive force in this world. Mom loved her like a sister, and cherished their friendship dearly. And now they're all back together. The roll has been called up yonder and Mom, Shirley and Gladys answered the call. I always thought it was incredible that these ladies were friends for 75+ years, and nurtured that friendship through all lifes ups and downs. I'd bet money that their mansions are next door to each other, and they're having a grand time catching up. Rest in peace, ladies. You all fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. I love you all dearly.
Deb and Bud - Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers, as well as in the thoughts and prayers of Gladys' family. This is truly what it means to be BFFs - Best Friends FOREVER. God bless you all.