A native of New York City, N.Y., she resided in Cary, Dunnellon, Fla., and most recently in Yorktown, Va.

She retired as an office manager for The Cary News. She was a member of American Legion Post 0058 and VFW Post 7991 for 32 years.

Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Welch Jr.

Survivors include three sons, Alan J. Welch and wife, Gina, of Alexandria, Va., Gregory T. Welch of the Philippines and Thomas E. Welch III and wife, Mary, of Yorktown, Va.; five grandchildren, Gregory T. Welch Jr., Christopher Michael Welch, Thomas E. Welch IV, Brian Charles Welch and Jennifer Susan Welch; and sister, Margaret Bollman. She will be missed by a host of other loving friends and family.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in Quantico National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606.