It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marilyn Dee Haywood Welch Griffin (Center, Texas), who passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Jim Haywood and Stella Haywood; her siblings, Claudine Moore, Ardell Bardwell, Hester Blackwell and James Haywood; and her son Bobby Welch.

She is survived by : her children, Delois Blackwell of Nacogdoches, Rebecca (Bobby Strong), Larry (Francine Welch) and Jimmy (Marilyn Welch); and her grandchildren, Delisa Carroll, Terry Welch, Chris Welch, Jamie Welch, Anthony Welch, Buddy Strong and Robert Strong. She is also survived by many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson & Sons Funeral Home