Audrey Welty Obituary (1930

Audrey Welty, 90, of Lincoln, IL, formerly of Macomb, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at The Christian Village in Lincoln. Audrey was born on September 4, 1930, in DuBois, PA, the daughter of Calvin and Hannah Green. She was United in marriage to Gerald David Welty on February 1, 1953, in DuBois, PA. He survives in Lincoln at The Christian Village. Also surviving Audrey are her children: Ellen (Kirk) Dobihal of Lincoln, Mark (Sue) Welty of Broken Arrow, OK, and Paul (Lila) Welty of Reidsville, NC; her 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and dearly loved sister Cleora Bolam. Audrey graduated from Western Illinois University with a BA and then obtained a master's degree in library science. She served as a librarian 20 years in Macomb School District 185. Audrey was a charter member of Maple Avenue Christian Church in Macomb where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and delighted everyone with her delicious meals and homemade pies. Following retirement, Audrey enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, reading, gardening and needlework. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Illinois Library Association. Audrey's family extends their sincere thanks to the staff at the Memory Care Unit of The Christian Village of Lincoln. A memorial service for Audrey will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, with Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded by Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home. A private inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made in Audrey's name to Maple Avenue Christian Church Building Program, Macomb, IL.