Wanda Boggs Welch passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2022, at the age of 64.
Wanda was a proud retired veteran of the United States Army and served admirably for 22 years. Following her military career, Wanda’s favorite pastimes were gardening, beekeeping, fishing at the beach, and taking care of her chickens. She was a woman of determination, courage, and passion. She loved fiercely and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carman Naydine Valenzuela; father, Ira Lindo Boggs: mother, Eunice Crane; brothers: Bobby Joe Boggs and David Wayne Boggs.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Ricky Welch of Robbins; stepdaughter: Teresa Shields and husband Eric, of Mooresville; stepson: Nathan Welch and wife Logan, of Raleigh; grandchildren: Grayson and Jace; brother: Kenny Boggs, of Snow Camp; sisters: Clara Johnston and husband Harry, of Graham, Carrie Mullins and husband Clint, of Mebane; and goddaughter: Tori Brown, of Elon; many friends.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, with Pastor John Williamson officiating. Burial with Military Honors, will be at Raleigh National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, May 6, 2022, at Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins, NC.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Welch Family.
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