Obituary of Julia Ann Welch

Julia Ann Coulter Welch, 61, wife of Allen Welch, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Henry P. Coulter and Mary McLory Coulter. Surviving are her husband of the home; a son, Christopher Allen Welch of Sumter; two daughters, Felicia Ann Patterson (Philip) and Cissy Crystalynn Williamson (Kevin David) all of Sumter; two brothers, Earl Coulter and Phillip Coulter both of Sumter; a sister, Brenda Faye Tisdale of Sumter; three grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Veronica McSwain. Private graveside services will be held in the Sumter Cemetery with Rev. Devon Coker officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 6035 Shetland Street. All attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.