Mary Welch

Teague

Mary Welch Teague went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ December 7, 2023. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother (Meme), Sister, Aunt, and Friend.

Mary was born to Oran Earnest and Mary Corinne Welch on January 31, 1935 in Gorman, Texas and was the oldest of 9 children.

She married Robert (Bob) Teague on December 11, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  They enjoyed traveling together and were blessed to visit Mexico, Peru, Hawaii, Alaska, and much of Europe and the Middle East.  She constantly changed her mind on which was her favorite trip.

She is survived by her husband; children LaDonnah (Michael) Sherwood, David (Diane) Teague and Larry (Carolyn) Teague; grandchildren Joshua (Joshua Owen) Hampshire, Brian (David Ross) Hampshire, Lizabeth (Ryan) Rich, and James Teague; great grandchildren Haley Hunt, Piper and Oliver Owen-Hampshire, and Ethan Rich; siblings Betty Huff, Kenneth (Linda) Welch, Doyle (Elizabeth) Welch, Linda (Terry) Wright, and Sharon (Larry) Bradshaw.

Mary was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas for over 65 years and served in numerous capacities.  She touched many lives throughout her 88 years.  Being the oldest of nine children, she helped to raise her siblings. In adulthood, she impacted the lives of many friends and family, from celebration of new life to comforting those experiencing the loss of a loved one, she was always an anchor of love and support.  She is loved and cherished by over thirty nieces and nephews, whom she adored.

She is preceded in death by her father Earnest, mother Corrine, sister Virginia Doubleday, and brothers Buck and Tommy Welch.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wichita Falls Faith Mission, 710 Hatton Rd, Wichita Falls, TX  76302