It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Helen Sue Welch, age 84 of Washburn, TN. She departed this life on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1942. She was saved at a young age and of the Baptist faith. She cherished moments with family and loved the holidays. She was a beautiful soul, loved by all who met her.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Vaughn and Ida Mae Wolfenbarger; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Polly Wolfenbarger; brothers-in-law, Coy Blankenship and Joe Hensley; grandson, Lane McCoy; son-in-law, Clayton Napier, Jr.

She is survived by sisters, Rema Blankenship and Shirley Hensley; children, Pam Napier, Becky McCoy, Christy (Derek) Bowlin; grandchildren, Brittany (Travis) Mumpower, Cody (Brandi) McCoy, Joseph (Amanda) Bolden, Jeremy (Kayla) Bolden, Justin McCoy, Brayley Bowlin, Eli McCoy, Brody Bowlin and 6 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Graveside service 2 PM Saturday, May 2, 2026, Liberty Hill Cemetery, Washburn, Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Pallbearers: Cody, Justin, and Eli McCoy, Joseph and Jeremy Bolden, Brody Bowlin
Honorary Pallbearers: Derek Bowlin, Travis Mumpower, Nolan Stewart, Cameron Nole. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.