Sharon Welty

Sharon Lynn Welty, age 75, of Mt. Sterling, Illinois passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her residence. 

She was born December 12, 1946 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois the daughter of Joseph Edward and Daisy Eileen Noble Martin.  She married Everett Gerald Welty on January 16, 1966 at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Sterling, Illinois and he survives. 

Mrs.Welty was a homemaker and truly loved helping with her grandchildren.  Sharon and Everett also served as foster parents for several years. 

Mrs. Welty was a member of the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church.  

Survivors include her husband Everett Welty of Mt. Sterling.  1 daughter Patricia Logsdon (Dave) of Versailles, Illinois.  1 brother Randy Martin (Michele) of El Paso, Illinois.  1 sister Peggy Lawson (Don) of Eureka, Illinois.  2 brothers-in-law Kenny Welty (Justine) and Gary Welty (Barb) all of Mt. Sterling, Illinois.  1 sister-in-law Debbie Martin of Oakwood, Illinois.  10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren also survive along with several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son Patrick Gerald Welty, 3 brothers Mike, Reggie and Brad Martin and 2 brothers-in-law Ray Welty and Gary Blackmore. 

Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church with Pastor Steve Surratt officiating.  Burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. 

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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