LINDA C. WELCH

GEORGETOWN — Linda Gail Cooper Welch, 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at her son's home.

Born on Oct. 1, 1953, in Conway, she was a daughter of Lucille Larrimore Cooper and the late McNeal Cooper. Faith in Jesus Christ was the most important part of Ms. Welch's life. She was a soldier for Christ and always let her light shine as a witness to others. Ms. Welch enjoyed cooking, sharing her biscuits and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her mother of Conway; three children, Bruce Richardson of Georgetown, Stephanie Hebard (Chad) of Lake Worth, Florida, and Brian Welch (Susan) of Georgetown; seven grandchildren, Ricky Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Kayla McCray, Savannah McCray, Carleigh Hebard, Allison Welch and Stella Welch; one great-grandchild; one sister, Debra Jean Feagin (Tony) of Conway; two brothers, Ronnie Cooper (Karen) of Sumter and Randy Cooper (Darlene) of Ladson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, McNeal Cooper Jr. and Ricky Earl Cooper.

Services will be private.

Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown SC 29440 or to Tidelands Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1269, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Online condolences may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com

Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements, (843) 485-4242.