Creek Indian Nation - OBIT:  Willa Mae Welch
Creek Citizens from across Creek Nation

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   OKbits File Muscogee Nation News
   Creek citizens from across Creek Nation 
   
   WELCH
   Willa Mae WELCH was born December 5, 1911, in Eufaula. She died
   October 12, 1984, at her home. Funeral services were held at the Owen
   Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan PHILLIPS and Jonas PARTRIDGE
   officiating. Casketbearers were Gen POSEY, Tommy POSEY, and Jerry
   POSEY, Doug FREEMAN, Chief PERES, Ronnie HUNTER and Phillip COON.
   Burial and committal rites were held at the Green Hills Memorial
   Gardens under the direction of the Owen Funeral Home.
   She was retired from the Civil Service after more than 30 years
   service. She was a member of Little Cussetah Indian Church.
   She is survived by her husband, James WELCH, of the home; one son,
   Leroy WELCH of Placentia, CA; one daughter, Janice CYPERT of Sapulpa;
   a brother, Leo HUNTER of Sapulpa; a sister, Betty Jo HUNTER of
   Modesto, CA; and three grandchildren.