Joni was a woman of many titles — wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, and her favorite of all, GiGi.
She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandkids and hosting events at her home. She always made everyone feel welcome with her warm embrace. Joni enjoyed cooking for those she loved and was known for her homemade food and sweet tea. She was the ultimate caregiver, always doing for others before herself, and never without a smile.
Joni was a talented artist with a creative soul.
Joni married Thomas Welch in November 1982. They had two daughters, Britney and Cassidy. She was the proudest GiGi to her four grandbabies. Her bond with her children and grandchildren was undeniable, and she always showed up for them no matter what.
She was a mom to many and was the "fun" mom everyone wanted to be around.
Joni is survived by her husband of 37 years, Thomas Welch; daughter Britney Clark and husband Chad; daughter Cassidy White and husband Klay; grandchildren Presley and Swayze Clark and Brody and Beckham White; her mother, Jodie Mewborn; and sisters Dana Jordan and Terri Mewbourn; and countless other family, friends and kids she considered her own. She was greeted in heaven by her father Jack Mewbourn, best friend and brother Ray Schmidt, Uncle Edd Deen, and Big Dan Pool.
There will be a celebration of Joni's life on Sunday, October 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rusted Rail Golf Club located at 1602 US-175 in Crandall, TX.
Joni was passionate about her love for animals, so in lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to local animal rescue Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas. Joni had a personal connection to the rescue, so please mention that it's a memorial donation in honor of Joni.
Donate via:
Venmo www.venmo.com/GoodShepherdRescue
Paypal https://www.paypal.me/goodshepherdrescue
or by check (make payable to "Good Shepherd Rescue") and mail to:
Gail Mitchell
16806 Deer Park
Dallas TX 75248
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