Angela Lucille Welch aka “Lucy,” 71 of Walnut Cove, passed Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Public viewing will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Baileytown Christian Church, 1163 Baileytown Ch. Road, Walnut Cove, NC with the “Home-Going Celebration beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Angela Lucille Welch, affectionately known as “Lucy” of Walnut Cove, NC was born to the late Lacy and Ople Wadelington on May 27, 1953. She departed this earthly life at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

She graduated from Northwest Guiford High School and retired from Cook Medical. Following retirement, she worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Londa Elementary School.

Lucy was known for many years as THE CAKE LADY!

She was a dedicated, faithful member of Baileytown Christian Church where she served as a Deaconss, one of the church secretaries, Usher Board and president of Women's Fellowship.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, a precious daughter, two brothers and one sister.

Lucy leaves to cherish her memories: Her son; Anthony Welch of Walnut Cove, NC, three daughters; Shana Moore (Aundray) and Wendy Corley both of Winston Salem, NC, Tomeka Price of Kernersville, NC. Four sisters; Sheroyl Williamson (Nelson) of Greensboro, Jackie Martin and Shelia Polite (Chris) both of Winston Salem, Candi Wallace (Troy) of Kernersville, four brothers; Julius Wadelington (Jan) of Stokesdale, Rev. James Wadelington (Angie) of Greenville, SC, Rev. Arthur Wadelington (Charlotte) of Walnut Cove, Everett Wadelington (Katina) of Madison, two brothers-in-laws, twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchidren.

A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A very special niece, who was like her daughter, Tina “Neni” Martin and nephew (Godson), Trey Mitchell. Her very special best friend/sister, Julia Goolsby.