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Kathy Darnell Welch

Obituary Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Kathy Darnell Welch of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 17th, 2012 after a courageous fight against cancer.

Kathy was born on April 3, 1967 to the late George M. and Elaine Brantley Darnell. In addition to her parents she was pre-deceased by infant son, Trenton Welch, Maternal Grandmother, Catherine Taylor Lang and Paternal Grandparents, John R. "Buck" and Ruth Bingham Darnell of Rabun Gap.

Kathy was employed by Republic Services (Formerly Waste Management) for 24 years. She was unselfish when giving of her time and energy while caring for her grandmother, mother and mother-in-law for many years while holding down a full-time job.

Kathy is survived by her son, Wyatt "Bubba" Welch of Clayton, twin sister Rita Butcher and her husband Roy of Clayton, brothers, Rickey Darnell of Tampa, Florida and Kevin Darnell of Lakeland, Florida. Special nieces and nephews, Samantha Butcher of Clayton, Cameron Darnell of Tampa, Florida and Hannah, Rogan and Katherine Darnell of Lakeland, Florida as well as any aunts, uncles and cousins in Rabun County as well as special friends and co-workers.

The family would like to thank each and every one of you who have given your money, your time, your talents and most of all your prayers the last few months of Kathy's life. She never lost hope or that smile. We know she is smiling down on each of us now being reunited with her son, her parents and other loved ones who welcomed her Home.

A Celebration of Kathy's life will be held on October 27, 2012 at Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, GA. Visitation will be held from 12:00
Funeral Date
10/27/2012 at 12:00AM
Funeral Home
Beck Funeral Home