Doris Elaine Welch

Mrs. Doris Elaine Welch passed away July 17, 2006, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO., at the age of 86 years, 3 months & 13 days. Doris was born April 4, 1920, in Esther, MO., & was the daughter of Hugh A. & Ida V. 'Lane' Burns. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Francis Harvey Welch (June 28, 1990); 2 Brothers: Bert & Donald Burns & 1 Great-Grandson, Christopher Todd Fairfield.

Doris was a member of: * First United Methodist Church of Park Hills & * Eastern Star Chapter #430 of Farmington.

Survivors Include: 1 Daughter, Suzan Gilliam, of Champaign, IL; 1 Son, Jim Welch, of Cuba, MO; 1 Sister: Peggy Mitchell, of Park Hills, MO; 2 Grandchildren: Shelly 'Mrs. Chris' Fairfield, of Frisco, TX & Kristie Powell, of Champaign, IL; 4 Great-Grandchildren: Karley & Dallas, of Champaign; Jordan & Maya, of Frisco.

Visitation: Wednesday, 5-8 pm. Visitation resumes Thursday, 7:00 a.m.

Funeral: Thursday, 11:00 a.m., July 20, 2006

at: TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Darrell McFarland & Rev. Pete Soens officiating.

Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington.

Memorials to: * Ozark Actors Theater - PO Box K - Rolla, MO. 65401 &/or * Developmental Service Center - 1304 W. Bradley - Champaign, IL 61802