Nancy Studle Welch Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nancy Studle Welch of Smiths Grove, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nancy left this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nancy Studle Welch or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Nancy leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Blane Studle and Maple Hendricks Studle; her husband Donald Welch; and her daughter Donna Gibson. She is survived by: her children, Paula Smith and Terry Welch; and her grandchildren, Ashley Shirley (Chris), Eric Welch, Michelle Jones (Buddy) and Shanna Gibson. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hardy & Son Funeral Home (3098 Louisville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM and at 11:00 PM. A burial was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at the Hays Cemetery.
