Patricia O'Brian Welch

Mrs. Patricia "Patsy" OBrian Welch, age 70, a lifelong resident of Bradford County passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Ocala. She was born in Raiford on October 7, 1945 and was a homemaker and had also taught two years of shorthand in the Bradford County Schools. Patsy was the tournament coordinator for the Bradford Sportsman Farm and she enjoyed hunting with her husband. Her passion was being with and helping her family and friends. She was a first class wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her survivors are her husband of 52 years, Patrick B. Welch, Sr.; two sons, Rick Welch and Chad Welch (Laura); two daughters, Jennifer Lane and Amanda Welch; parents, Tom and Wilma (Hardenbrook) OBrian and a brother, James OBrian (Bobbie Sue). Also left behind are her grandchildren, Christopher (Megan), Preston, Peyton, Gavin, Madison, Finley, and Alexis and a great grandchild, Ryker. Funeral services for Mrs. Welch will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Crook officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wolfson Childrens Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692.Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Visitation Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM First Baptist Church 163 West Jefferson Street Starke FL 32091 US 904-964-6562 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200