Helen Jeanette Hipple Welch

Franklin, NC - Helen Jeanette Hipple Welch, age 96, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2011 at her residence. Helen was born in Canton, IL; she was a supervisor in Lee County Electric Co-op; was a member of Amvets in Ft. Myers, FL and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Franklin.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Geer; four nieces, Wanda Williams of Canton, IL, Elizabeth of Ft. Myers, FL, Kathy O’Leary of Canton, IL and Cherie Wilson of Scotland; two nephews, Mike Hipple of Ohio and Logan Hipple of Georgia, and a sister-in-law, Mary Hipple of Biggsville, IL. One grandchild, Pamela Collins and two great-grandchildren, Cailey and Brenna Collins also survive.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Lyons officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 81 Bethel Church Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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