Virginia “Ginny” Welker, 78, of Fort Myers passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 9, 1943. She worked at Artype in Fort Myers and Lehigh Corporation for many years.
Ginny was preceded in death by her partner, Michael Anthony Byrd and her parents, Paul and Pearl Welker. She is survived by her stepchildren: Michael Anthony (Daisy) Byrd Jr., Shone Luchelle Byrd Walker, Sherrie Lee (Kenny) Byrd, Johnny Ray Byrd, Timothy Lynn Byrd and Candus Marie Byrd; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park on Saturday, August 28th from 12:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the animal rescue charity of your choice. For information please contact Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park at (239) 334-4880.