Emma Helen Welch Obituary
In loving memory of Emma Helen Welch of Fairmont, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 14, 2024 at the age of 86. Emma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Helen Welch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lennew Gilchrist Jr. and Annie Neil McMillian-Gilchrist; her husband John Welch; and her brothers, Leroy Gilchrist, Edward Gilchrist and Nathaniel Gilchrist.
She is survived by: her siblings, Margaret Lynch (Charlie) of Greensboro, NC, Rev. Jimmy Gilchrist (Carolyn) of Lumberton, NC, Jethro (Sarah J.) of Lumberton, NC, Terry (Berniece) of Fairmont, NC and Jerry (Frances) of Fairmont, NC.; and her sisters-in-law, Glenda Gilchrist of Lumberton, NC, Rev. Mary Gilchrist of Marion, SC and Elizabeth Welch of Brooklyn, NY.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and special friends.
