Faye Leona Wood Welch

Faye was born on May 3, 1931, in Alamance County, NC to the late Jacob M and Ludie Overby Wood.

Faye married Edward Welch in Burlington, NC on September 22, 1956. Faye and Eddie spent their lives together in Burlington, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Greensboro.

Faye had a 28 year career with Wachovia Bank and retired in 1991 as the Vice President of the Trust Department. She was an avid Tar Heel fan, loved the beach, animals and her family. Faye was a long time member of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Wood and Nancy Bowling. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 64 years, Ed Welch; three nieces, Deborah Benware, Janet Gerringer (Bill), Pam Watson (Gene); her nephew Ken Bowling (Angela); two great nieces; three great nephews; two great-great nieces; one great-great nephew and many longtime friends.

Due to the pandemic, a private service and burial will be held on March 26, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Faye’s name to the Ministry Center Building Fund, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410.

Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, 515 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC will be serving the family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.