Ella “Louise” Corns Welch, 69, died Tuesday, August 12, 2020, at her home.
Louise will lie in state from 5 pm to 7 pm Friday, August 14, 2020, and 9 am to 11 am Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Colonial Funeral Home. There will be no formal service. Social distancing will be observed and face covering is requested.
Born in Patrick County, VA, Louise was a 1969 graduate of Hardin Reynolds High School. She was employed for the last 16 years with Collins Tractor Company, Inc. (Stuart). Louise was a member of the Church of the Living God (Stoneville). She enjoyed crafts especially quilting and basket weaving.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband Robert Odell Welch (2013); parents Randolph Corns and Bessie Anderson Compton Corns; and a brother Kent Leroy Corns.
Survivors include her two sons Robert “Robbie” O. Welch, Jr., of Walnut Cove and Barry W. Welch, of Madison; brother Larry R. Corns (Donna); of Stuart, and sisters Linda C. Corns (Anthony) and Loretta C. Sheppard (Roger), both of Stuart, VA. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.
