Obituary for Sheryl Owens Welch
Sheryl Owens Welch
FEBRUARY 27, 1947 – JANUARY 25, 2022
SHERYL “SHERI” OWENS WELCH Sheri, a long time resident of Clearwater, Florida, died suddenly January 25, 2022 at the age of 74. She was born on February 27, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Clearwater High School, Class of ’65. On February 12, 1967 she married her husband of 55 years, Don Welch, who was in the Army at that time. For the next 20 years, Sheri loved being an Army wife, relocating every 3 or 4 years, meeting new people and making new friends, some of whom remain good friends to this day. Sheri and Don returned to Clearwater in 1986 and have lived there since. After their return to Clearwater, Sheri worked for Park, Bugg, Rodnite and Ossian Law Firm starting as the Receptionist and working her way up to Office Manager. Later she worked at St. Paul’s School in the Administrative Office and then as Assistant Librarian.
Sheri was an outgoing, kind, thoughtful, caring person who was generous with her time and friendliness. Her charismatic demeanor and laugh were infectious, and people loved being around her.
Sheri is survived by her husband, Don Welch; daughter, Renee Mansfield; 2 granddaughters, Sherilyn Mansfield and Shayna Walker; and a great granddaughter, Abigail Skye Preston. Also her extended family of Lynn (sister), Don and Matt Nelson; Pat (brother), Evelyn and Chaz Owens and Al and Debbie Welch. She is predeceased by her parents, Charles and Mary Owens and nephew, Drew Owens.
If you wish to make a donation in honor of Sheri, please consider donating to Clearwater High Class of ‘65 Scholarship Fund, https://pinellaseducation.org/chs65/ in lieu of flowers.
You are invited to join Sheri’s family for a Celebration of Life, March 12 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair, FL 33756. We will share our favorite funny or uplifting stories about Sheri so we can smile through our tears. The family requests you please wear BRIGHT attire as a tribute to Sheri’s bright, vibrant personality.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/tampa-cremation for the Welch family.
