Judy Thompson Welch

Judy Thompson Welch, age 79, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019.  She was born July 28, 1940 in Avon Park, FL to Elton and Addie (Ward) Thompson.  Judy graduated from Avon Park High School in 1958 and shortly after on June 6, 1959, Judy married her husband of 60 years, Franklin Welch. Judy was a Homemaker, a member of the Florida Realtor Association, worked with her husband in their family business Ridge Fuel Company, sold Mary Kay cosmetics,   is the current treasurer of the Avon Park High School Class of 1958,  and is a member of the Avon Park Church of Christ.  Judy believed that the most important things in life were family, health, and faith.  She is survived by her husband Franklin Welch of Avon Park, FL; Daughters - Tammy (Mark) Krawczyk of Hermiston, OR; Laurie Welch of Friendswood, TX; 3 Grandchildren - Kalli Wesson of San Marcos, TX; J.W. Wesson of Ft. Worth, TX; Tayla (Hayden) Saylor of Abernathy, TX; and 2 Great Grandchildren - Autumn and Emilie Nelson. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park, FL with Minister Arlin Chapman officiating. Graveside service will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Judy’s name to Mt. Dora Christian Academy, 301 W. 13 ^th Avenue, Mt. Dora, FL 32757.