It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Virginia Ruth (Sparks) Welch of Birch Run, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on September 5, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virginia Ruth (Sparks) Welch to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph Sparks and Christine Sparks (Wagnitz); her husband James Welch; and her siblings, Joseph Jr., Dorellen, Grace Ann, Thomas, Carolyn, Mary, Robert and June.

She is survived by : her children, James Welch (Shirley) and Cathy Loranger; her grandchildren, John Harris (Donna), Derek Welch (Missy), Krystal Detweiler and Jeff Harris (Tamie); her brothers, Leonard Sparks (Doris), Richard Sparks and Harry Sparks (Margie); and her caregiver Jim Petty. She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in Virginia's memory.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Allen Funeral Home