Betty Marie Welch, 97, passed away on December 6, 2018. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Ed and Anna Minneker. She attended South Side High School and was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church. Betty was a long time member of the Dorcas Quilting Circle at Trinity English Lutheran church. She was a passionate follower of golf, avid reader, and loved flower gardening. Surviving are her son, David (Susan) Welch; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Welch; and daughter, Denise. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 11 AM at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road Fort Wayne, IN 46804 with visitation 1 hour prior. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018 also at the funeral home from 2 to 4pm. Burial will take place at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses of Fort Wayne.