Wanda Boggs Welch
August 18, 1957 ~ May 3, 2022
Wanda Boggs Welch passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2022, at the age of 64.
Wanda was a proud retired veteran of the United States Army and served admirably for 22 years. Following her military career, Wanda’s favorite pastimes were gardening, beekeeping, fishing at the beach, and taking care of her chickens. She was a woman of determination, courage, and passion. She loved fiercely and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carman Naydine Valenzuela; father, Ira Lindo Boggs: mother, Eunice Crane; brothers: Bobby Joe Boggs and David Wayne Boggs.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Ricky Welch of Robbins; stepdaughter: Teresa Shields and husband Eric, of Mooresville; stepson: Nathan Welch and wife Logan, of Raleigh; grandchildren: Grayson and Jace; brother: Kenny Boggs, of Snow Camp; sisters: Clara Johnston and husband Harry, of Graham, Carrie Mullins and husband Clint, of Mebane; and goddaughter: Tori Brown, of Elon; many friends.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, with Pastor John Williamson officiating. Burial with Military Honors, will be at Raleigh National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, May 6, 2022, at Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins, NC.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Welch Family.
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Services
Visitation: May 6, 2022 6:00 pm - January 16, 2025 8:00 pm
Kennedy Funeral Home
241 N Middleton Street
Robbinsq, NC 27325
910-948-2221
Funeral Service: May 7, 2022 11:00 am
Acorn Ridge Baptist Church
288 Acorn Ridge Road
Robbins, NC 27325
910-464-3310
Sending prayers for the family. I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give comfort during this sad time. 🙏🙏🙏
My sympathy to all the family. Ricky, I know that you will greatly miss her.
I hope that God will put comfort in your heart at this time and always.
I will miss talking to her.
Sending prayers to all the family.
Prayers for Wanda’s family! We are so sorry for your loss! Always enjoyed talking to Wanda!
Pam and Arnold Hussey
Praying for the family that God will give you comfort and peace.
Wanda had an outgoing personality and a heart of gold! She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to her family!
Ricky, I’m so sad to hear if Wanda’s passing. She was so much fun to be with..she kept me laughing anytime I was with her. I pray for your strength to walk through the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you & your families. ♡
I am so sorry deeply for your loss. Wanda brought love and joy, kindness and generosity to all who knew her. We will all carry our love and wonderful memories of her in our hearts forever. She was a special gift from God, and I’m grateful for the many years of our friendship. She will be solely missed by all. Ricky, if you ever need to talk, please don’t hesitate to call me or my daughter, Tammy Lewis. Sending comforting ((HUGS)) and healing prayers. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🫂🌹Kathy Bramlet
Ricky,
Very sorry to hear about you loss. Praying for you and your family.
Kevin Davis and family
My condolences to the family,
I, like everyone else, was in shock to hear the news of Wandas passing. We never know when our time is up here on earth. She was so happy with Ricky, and a proud veteran, and we were proud of her also. It was so good re-connecting with her and family on Facebook. We all grew up together in the Carolina Community. She was good friends with my brother years after she went into service. It seems like yesterday we were living across the road from each other. Time is so short. She and my niece had the same birthday years and years apart, but Brigitte cried when I text her about Wanda. They had been out to eat for lunch a time or two after they got acquainted and had the same birthday. I am thinking of all of you at this time, and I sent a card to her the same day she passed, not knowing, but sometimes it happens. I had mailed it that morning, and not sure what time she passed, but too late when it was already en route. I am thinking of all of you at this time. Vicky Arrington, Burlington N.C.
It has been years since I saw or spoke with Wanda. We grew up together in the Carolina Community. Our fathers were charter members of the local Fire Department, and we spent lots of time together there with fund raising events. All of the families in this small community were connected, and looked after each other, in actuality the community was one big family. As life progresses, we all grew up, graduated High School and continued our lives in different directions and lost touch with each other. But, when you suddenly discover that one of your friends has been called home, it’s as if those years never existed. Since I was told of Wanda’s passing, I have been sad, but also had many happy memories of our childhood. I am sure your hearts are broken, but please know that I am sending prayers for comfort, and remembering a girl that I grew up with that left lots of happy memories and fun times in my heart.
I’m saddened by the news of your passing. We celebrated at my niece’s baby shower 2 yrs ago. We had always talked about getting a family reunion going or just visit again. I will see you again, I luv ya cuz, til we meet again.
Ricky, my heart goes out to you. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife. I pray you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Ricky, i am so deeply sorry for your loss. You have been such a dear friend to me, if there is anything you or your family need, please let me know. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
I’m saddened by the news of your passing. My prayers and condolences go out to the family.
We are very sorry for your loss! Such a beautiful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️🙏🏻
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I am truly shocked. Wanda & I served at HRS STL together, talk about laughs. That is one of my favorite and most memorable tours during my military career. I will always remember her beautiful smile, upbeat attitude, and “Go Get’em” spirit. She will definitely be missed.
I’m speachless and my heart ache! Her wonderful behavior and gentle nature can never be erased from our hearts. My heartiest condolences to her family. Rest in Peace my dear sister, gone but never forgatten!
Wanda was such a sweet, loving, and caring lady that I was blessed to be friends with online for 6 years. I miss her so much😭She was always there when I wanted or needed to talk to her no matter what she was going through. It was such a shock to hear she passed away even though I knew she was undergoing tests. She said it wasn’t cancer but she didn’t get back to me. I then found out later that it was her heart. 😭 The last thing she said to me was that she loved me..I loved her too so very much. I just know that she’s in heaven and I’ll see her again one day. I miss our chats on messenger that we had quite often. The last I heard from her she was waiting for test results. It broke my heart to hear that she died before I got to tell her once again how much I love her! She knew I did though, and I know I’ll see her in heaven one day. In the meantime, I will miss her so much, and I’ll never forget how loving, sweet, and kind she was to me. I’ll see her one of these days in heaven when it’s my time to go, or when Jesus comes! Oh! What a wonderful reunion that will be! I love you so much dear Wanda, and love never dies. Watch for me at heavens’ gates and we’ll meet and never to be parted again. I will love you forever my precious friend. ❤️Love, Linda
I just discovered late last night that you have made your Transition and you are now THE Biggest Fisherwoman in the Heavenly Stars ✨ and in the Infinite ♾️ Ocean.
I have been searching for you for quite some time, especially lately. In May, on the 1 year anniversary of your Heavenly Return to Love 💗 your Beloved Reunion with your Daughter Carmen, your Momma “Bojangles” and your Buddy T-Bone, I do Believe that you were pulling strings on my behalf to lead me into my Healing ❤️🩹 Journey to the Miraculous results that I Am Beyond Grateful 🥹 to manifest. And it’s your Leadership and Friendship that was a Big Catch in my Healing Process; and I Followed your Loving, Caring Tough Love Guidance! I had just a few weeks ago bought a card to mail to your Home, and I’ve been carrying it around. I got as far as writing your last name on it, and then added the adjective “BESTEST”. You were, beyond a shadow of doubt, my BESTEST FRIEND and Comrade that I’ve ever known in my Entire Life! You still are. Yes, and THE Strongest Woman that I have ever had the Honor and Privilege to have shared this Life with.
Last night, upon every awakening, I must have been dreaming about our talks, our walks and our shenanigans as well! You know, I had written down my Intention to come visit you; and that card I’ve been carrying around with me, as your address I’ve misplaced and know I’d certainly find it somewhere in my belongings. In my heart’s desire, I wanted to just get in my car and come knock on your door; and I AM beyond sorrowful 😔 that our miscommunication came between our friendship—which was more SOLID than any misunderstanding error. I wrote your name down in my Journal before I got the card, as I was coming to tell you about the good news and results I’ve received as a Miracle, and I desired nothing more than to come share with you, in a Pay It Forward, Return to the BESTES’ Ever Big Fish 🐠 that me, as a nodding off not so great skillful fisherman never caught, as You, were a Gift in my Life beyond my understanding and Soul Core until most recently, as I leaned into my Radical Self Love and Healing ❤️🩹 Process. I wanted this for YOU, TOO, my Dear Friend and the BESTES SISTER that I ever had…and still have. Big Fish, YOU remain, forever ♾️ in my Reflections upon your Rock Solid Hardcore and Powerful Beyond Measure, TRUSTED, TRIED AND TRUEST SISTER.
With Much Love and Reverence,
Your SOULdier.
Hooaahhh!!! 💫👊🏼🙏🏼🌺