brief and bravely fought illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, James
Edward Welch, Sr. and Eunice Wynnette Tucker Welch, and her brother, William
Henry Welch, Sr. Lucy was born in Luverne, Alabama on March 29, 1951. She was
72 years old.
On Thursday, June 29, visitation will be held at 2:00pm central time, 3:00pm eastern
time at Striffler Hamby Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama (3770 Highway 431
North), with the funeral service following at 3:00pm central time, 4:00 eastern time
officiated by Pastor Kip Mckee.
A service and graveside will be also be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 1:00pm
central time, 2:00 eastern time at Chapel Hill Baptist Church (2146 Chapel Hill
Road) in Rutledge, Ala. with Rev. Neal Kelly officiating.
Lucy lived a very full life. She was an artist, and created many beautiful paintings.
She spent time early on working at the Panama Canal Zone, in Hawaii, and
working at the community college in Watertown, NY. Most of her work life was in
Columbus, Georgia as a teacher with the Muscogee County School District. She
helped many young high school students to find their place in life. Along with
working at other schools, she worked at the Academic Success Center, and was
named one of the Top 4 Finalists for Muscogee County Teacher of the Year.
She was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the
American Revolution, and was a descendent of Stephen Hopkins of the
Mayflower. She was a member of Mensa.
She loved animals, and spent much time rescuing and helping them. She found
situations that needed help and stepped in to quietly help.
She enjoyed retirement life with her husband, Charles McGuffey, as they traveled
and camped. Or worked on their house out in the country.
Survivors include her loving husband, Charles F. McGuffey, Sr., her son Eric Alex
Davis, stepsons Charles F. McGuffey Jr. (Melissa), Matthew N. McGuffey,
stepdaughter Tami McDonald, brother James Edward Welch, Jr. (Gena), sister
Susan Hope Welch Krysak (Bill). She is also survived by four step grandchildren,
many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. She will be greatly missed
by her many cats, especially Tuxie and Brunie.
Memorials may be made to the East Alabama Humane Society in Phenix City, Alabama.
A special thank you to Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Hatchechubbee Methodist
Church, Silver Run Baptist Church, 107.7 The Truth, and Striffler-Hamby Phenix City.
To offer condolences, please visit www.shphenixcity.com
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the McGuffey family.
