Marritta “Kay” Welch

Marritta “Kay” Welch, 83, passed away on Feb. 19, 2024. 

Kay was born June 23, 1940, in Bowie, Texas to Dallas and Jesse Swilling. She married Charles R. Welch, Sr. on June 5, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland while Charles was stationed at Bainbridge Maryland Naval Base. 

She worked retail and was a waitress at various jobs while her husband traveled around with the Navy.

Kay is survived by her loving husband, Charles R. Welch, Sr.; her children Charles R. Welch, Jr. and wife Gretchen of Libby, Montana, Dennis L. Welch and wife Sandy of Granbury, Texas, Thomas E. Welch and wife Deann of Libby, Montana; her five grandchildren Jason, Jeremy, Tiffany, Amber, Courtney, and nine great-grandchildren as well as her sister Judy Lloyd and brother Ken Swilling.

Graveside memorial services were held Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at the City of Libby Cemetery, 1004 Treasure Ave., Libby, Montana. Visitation was held on Monday at the Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, 422 West 2nd Street, prior to the graveside memorial service. 

The arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby.

Online memorials and condolences may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.