Paula Ann Welch, 58, of Lubbock was born Dec. 4, 1949 in Lubbock to Paul Ray and Elba Mae (Scott) Kirk. She graduated from Cooper High School. She married Bobby Welch, Sr. June 7, 1986 in Lubbock. She was a member of Local 629 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. She attended Skyline Baptist Church. She had a smile for everyone she met and is loved by all whom her life has touched.
Paula passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by her mother, "Scottie" Kirk of Lubbock; her husband, Bobby of Lubbock; 7 Children: Billy and Bobby Welch, Jr. both of Lubbock, Evelyn Welch of Albuquerque, NM, Melissa Welch of Illinois, Kirk Berryhill, Tommy Welch, & Ryan Berryhill all of Lubbock; 22 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Brothers: Jackie and J.B. Kirk both of Lubbock and David Paul Kirk of Dallas; and her sister: Rhonda Clemmer of Wolfforth.
In lieu of flowers, Paula would want you to give your family an extra hug and kiss from her today today. Due to her wishes, there will not be a service. Cremation services is under the care of Wilsons' Funeral Directors