Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Betty Carol Welch Wall

A home going celebration for Betty Carol Welch Wall, 60, will be held at a later time once the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted. A private family service will be aired on Terry’s Mortuary’s Facebook page at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Alabama National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions of love or condolences to Willie C. Wall, 197 Anna Brook Lane, Oxford, Alabama, 36203.

Evangelist Betty Carol Welch Wall began life’s journey on Monday, April 6, 1959, in Talladega, Alabama to Andrew Welch and Ruth Barclay Welch. In her early years, Betty began singing in the choir at Peace Missionary Baptist Church. During her families’ travels in the military, Betty attended New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ in Schweinfurt, Germany where she became a born again Christian in 1991. In 1994, when the family returned to the United States, God lead her to Zion Temple Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Noco Walls, Sr. and Evangelist Demorra Walls. Betty served as a Sunshine Band president, praise team leader, Sunday school teacher and was a member of the finance committee. She established and was an active participant of the sewing circle until her health began to decline.

Betty was a member of the 1977 graduating class of Talladega High School. She continued her education at Tuskegee Institute where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Clothing and Related Arts/Consumer Affairs and graduated from the R.O.T.C. program as a 2nd Lieutenant. Betty had a brief enlistment in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1982. Professionally, she was employed with Anniston High School, Oxford City Schools and worked in community service. On Friday, September 18, 1987, Betty and Willie C. Wall were united in holy matrimony and together they have four children.

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Betty completed her life’s journey at Noland Hospital of Anniston. She was preceded in this life by her parents, Andrew and Ruth Welch; parents-in-love, Raymond and Barbara Wall; and one sister-in-law, Kimberly Wall.

Beautiful and cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her loving husband of 32 years, Willie C. Wall of Oxford, Alabama; two sons, Wayne M. Garrett, Jr. of Talladega, Alabama and Orlando (Bendrika) Bethea of College Park, Georgia; two daughters, Jamaka L. (Victor) Powell of Oxford, Alabama and Kamiriel (Tae) Wills of Biloxi, Mississippi; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Muriel (Wilbert) Bates of Hinesville, Georgia, Bonita (Henry) Fomby of Alpine, Alabama and Lisa (Bryant) Armbrester of Talladega, Alabama; three brothers, Donald Welch of Talladega, Alabama, Woody Welch of Dallas, Texas and Andre Welch of Clearwater, Florida; three uncles, Joe (Debbie) Welch of Indianapolis, Indiana, Gardner Welch and William Welch of Anderson, Indiana; five aunts, Catherine Nolan of Hartford, Connecticut and Willie Inez (Tommie)Wells of Talladega, Alabama, Betty Swain and Florence Gould of Anderson, Indiana and Sarah Williams of Hartford, Connecticut; six sisters-in-law, Princess Ann Bowens of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Margarette Ellerbe of Rockingham, North Carolina, Sonya (Brian) Ingram of Augusta, Georgia, Francine Wall of Rockingham, North Carolina, Katrina (Harold) Bennett of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Raven Wall of Rockingham, North Carolina; two brothers-in-law, Kevin (Florence) Wall of Hamlet, North Carolina and Frankie Wall of Rockingham, North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

We thank Father Yahuah for the years shared with cousin Betty Carol. May Yah give give us comfort and Shalom.

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Willie Charles and the entire family our heart and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. While we know that weeping only endures for a night and joy comes in the morning, we are still all sadden and heart broken by the death of Betty. You all will continue to be in our prayers and may God be your comforter in the coming days, hours, minutes and seconds. Deborah Bailey Jackson & Family

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Our hearts goes out to the family of Betty C. Welch Walls. We are so sorry to hear of your lost. I'm sure she will be missed, but not forgotten. Cherish the memories you had with her, and she shall forever live in your heart and mind. We will continue to pray that our Lord Jesus Christ the Comforter will give you peace at this difficult time. And the greatest of these is Love. Corinthians 13:13 Love Always, Myra, Victor Gould and Family

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Please know that my prayers are with the family. I am sorry to hear about the passing of your love one. Know that I too loved her. She was a baby-sitter for me. My sincere condolences to the family. I know that God will you the strength that you need. Earlene Dickerson Simmons.

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Mrs. Betty, thank you for your genuine love for God, family and people; a beautiful woman inside and out. You lived a righteous life that glorified God, and touched the hearts of many people. I know you are clapping and singing in the presence of our savior. Your light shines on. Sincerely, Jessica.

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My condolences and continued prayers for the Wall family. Mrs. Betty's genuine smile, contagious praise will forever be remembered. I'm thankful to have met her. God comfort you in the days ahead. Bersheba Austin

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Willie Charles please know that my heart and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength. Sincerely, Daisy Waddell Gatewood

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My beautiful loving cuzing Bettie Carol...what I will miss the most is ur beautiful smile, the twinkling sparks of love in ur eyes and ur spiritual encouraging words that you shared at all family events from the youngest to the oldest. Until our spirits meet again We will cherish ur spirit and wonderful memories. My sincere condolences to the Wall's family, May God give you all strength and comfort during ur Great Lost. We love you all, from Cuzin Minister Bosco & Tawanda, Auntie Sarah & the Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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