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Sarah F. Welch, 93, of Walnut Cove, NC. passed, Sunday, July 3, 2022. Public viewing will be held, Friday, July 8, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3978 Pine Hall Rd., Walkertown, NC with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC.

Mrs. Sarah Frances Smith Murrell-Welch was born April 25, 1929 to the late Rev. John Everette and Blanche Welch Smith. Sarah transitioned to her heavenly home on July 3, 2022.

Sarah attended the Walnut Cove Elementary School in Walnut Cove, NC and furthered her education at the Madison Jr. High School in Madison, NC. She was an avid basketball player and sang in the Glee club where she landed most of the lead rolls. She graduated in 1947. Sarah worked for Adam Mills, Foremost Industries and Attorney William Marshall.

Sarah became a member of New London Progressive Primitive Baptist Church at an early age. She was a faithful member of the Adult Gospel Choir and she loved Sunday School. In 2015 she traveled to Florida to the Holy Land where she redidicated her life to the Lord and was baptized again. Sarah loved to travel and she loved people. She was a sweet kind, gentle, loving virtuous woman and will be missed by all who knew her.

Sarah peacefully departed this earthly home, to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents (Rev. John Everette and Blanche Welvch Smith), her husbands (William E. Murrell, Sr. and Howard William Welch), two daughters (Cheryl E. Murrell and Frances O. "Hudie" Murrell-Shelly), 4 step children (Wanda Razzak, Tina Welch, Keith Welch and Howard Welch, Jr.), one sister, (Roberta Faye), six brothers (Constance Mack, Willie Gray, Everette, Jr., Jacob Waddell, James McCoy and George Weldon), a grandson (Kevin O. Hairston), step grandson (Mark Welch), several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews, 3 devoted sons-in-law (Mitchell Baldwin, David Trotmen, Cecil Hairston), 5 brothers-in-law, 4 sisters-in-law, a special neighbor (Nell Manns), and friends Susie Linster, Thelma Johnson, Frances Jane Hairstona nd Margaret Booe.

She leaves to cherish her memory: 3 daughters; Ms. Sandra Hairston, Mrs. Charlotte (Chris) Hairston of Walnut Cove, Ms. Belva Trotman of Walkertown, two sons; Mr. William Ellis Murrell, Jr of Walkertown and Mr. Keith (Dawana) Murrell of Winston Salem, NC, step daughter, Princess Welch, stepson, Paul Welch, 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, four sisters (Ms. Lucille Sapp, Ms. Zenobia Smith, Ms. Blanche Bowman, Ms. Darlene Smith), one brother (Mr. Harry Smith), all of Walnut Cove, eight sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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Mazola Stevens sent The Peace Lily for Sarah F. Welch - July 08, 2022

Our hearts are with you Belva as you go through this most difficult time. You were always there for your mother and we are keeping you in prayer. Love, Delores Campbell and May Stevens

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Radiant Foliage Planter was sent for Sarah F. Welch - July 07, 2022

Wow, 93! What a wonderful age to finally go to your eternal home! It's such a blessing to know that Ms. Sarah fought a good, long fight and that she watched her children, grand and great grands grow up. We remember her infectious smile, and passionate demeanor. We know your pain right now, but also that God will see you through your greatest loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. May you continue to cherish your precious memories. The Timlick Children, Clyde, Gloria, Collis and Tonya

Charlotte, I have fond memories of your mom from the Hairston Clan gatherings. She was a beautiful, loving, lady. You and your family are in my prayers.
Juanita Hairston

My condolences to the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Sarah was a beautiful soul and was ALWAYS sweet to me. May she rest in Heavenly peace🙏🏼❤️

Condolences to the family. We will be praying for you.
Allen & Phyllis Jackson

To the Family of Mrs.Sarah F. Welch: So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. She was a lovely, kind lady. It was always a pleasure to be around her and to talk to her. She always had a beautiful smile on her face each time we met. She will be dearly missed, but remember, God makes no mistakes. You all are in our prayers. With sincere sympathy and love --- The Morehead Family - Mary, Karen and Jamie

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers for Kcomfort and peace. When we first met Sarah she melted our hearts with her sweet smile and we felt genuine love for our family. She was such a jokester and it was obvious she loved life. We know she is in a much better place with no more pain and waiting to welcome the rest of us at Heaven's door. Sorry we are unable to attend the service but we are with you in our thoughts. Love all of you, Mike and Vicki Warren

ZION HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, COLFAX Pastor, Linda Dale Moore

Zion Hill United Methodist Church is so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Sarah Francis. She was a Beautiful Lady inside and out. Our condolences go out to the Family. Know that we are mourning with you and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️ 🙏 ❤️

To the family of Sarah Francis, Your mom ,grandma,sister was a phenomenal woman and was loved by many even myself. I pray that ya'll find peace throughout this loss..God said Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.God has gained a tremendous angel..When the days and nights are gone and the tears are still flowing,keep your head up towards the sky and remember that your mom is always near by....much love Tena Simmons and family

So sorry for your loss. You're Mom will always be in your hearts. Charlotte know that I am praying for you and your family

What a Wonderful Life She Has Lived!
To Sarah's Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, the Johnson Family Salute Your Mother, your Grandmother and our Mother!
Sarah and Family was our Family! We lived together as neighbors for many, many years as we grew up. We ate together, we played together, we went to school together and most of all we loved each other as Families do!
She was my mother's ride or die friend until the end! When Claude passed in March 2013 and Jean passed away and left us in October 2016, Sarah and her family was with us on both sad occasions and for that we were grateful!
To Faye, Charlotte, my sister and my "closest friend: Belva", Bill, Keith and her baby girl affectionately known as "Hootie who predeceased her" you'll have our deepest condolences from our hearts to your hearts. We will always be family no matter where life takes us, we will always be Family! Love You'll More!
Respectfully Submitted on Behalf of the Johnsons, Cynthia, Patricia, Claude Jr., Donald, Tammy, and Byron

My condolences to the family, I will keep you all in my prayers. 🙏🏽 Patrenia Johnson

My sincere condolences to the family, you all are in my prayers. 🙏🏽

My condolences and prayers are with you and your family.Gloria and Renea Mckiver and the rest of the family

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Sarah! I send my deepest condolences to each and every one of you and will keep you uplifted in prayer. She was such a gentle & kind spirit and I'm honored to have spent time with her in recent months! I will cherish those times! I love you all!! Tiffany Welch

My sincere condolences to the Family of Sarah Frances. She will forever be in my heart. love you Faye, Charlotte, Bill Booy, Belva, and Keith. Love you all Deb Hairston Sykes

My condolences to the Family of Sarah Frances. She was another mother to me. She will always be in my heart. love you Faye, Charlotte, Bill Boy, Belva, and Keith. Always Deb Hairston Sykes