PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Lila Lee Welch, 68, of Perryville passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 17, 1954, to the late Virgil and Gloria Henson, and grew up in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Lila married Thomas M. Welch on May 4, 1996. He survives in Perryville.

Along with her husband, she leaves behind a stepson and two stepdaughters, Gary Welch, Tammie Lowes and Mary Ann Leible. She also is survived by a son, daughter-in-law and daughter, John Couch, Heidi Couch and Susan Reynolds.

She was a loving grandmother to Steph Richardet, Zach Welch, Alex Binner, Chelsi Giesler, Kyle Welch, Trevor Hotop, Brooke Lowes, Megan Newland, Cassondra Smith, Mariah O'Donnell, Sarina O'Donnell, Alana Couch and Nathan Couch. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Bristol, Knox and Piper Richardet; Kristopher and Arianna Taylor; Desmond Byers; Madison and Katherine Hodges; and Baby Boy Giesler due to come in a few weeks.

She also leaves behind many numerous family and friends, including a special sister, Belinda Neely, and special friends, Tina and John Fadler.

Lila lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, crafting and spending time with her loved ones. Receiving handcrafted Christmas ornaments is one of the things her grandchildren will miss the most.

A celebration of life service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Locust Grove Church in Marble Hill, Missouri. The address for the church is 20684 Route B, Marble Hill, MO 63764.

Because of her long and courageous fight with cancer, she would like any memorial donations to be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.