Dorothy LaVonne Welker, 84, a lifelong resident of Farmington passed away at 8:41 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington.
She was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Farmington, the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Baxter)Rice Murphy. She married Harold E. “Pud” Welker on Oct 31, 1943. He passed away on Dec. 26, 1976.
Dorothy is survived by 5 children, Butch (Linda) Welker, of Farmington, Brenda Jacobs of Bartonville, Tom (Maxine) Welker of Elmwood, Mike (Maxine) Welker of Canton, Evan Welker of Mt. Caramel. Also surviving 16 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren & 8 Great-great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, one grandson and one son-n-law.
Cremation rites have been accorded and interment of the cremated remains will be held at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Memorials may be given in her name to Spoon River Home Health Care or Farmington Country Manor.