Zana Welch
December 12, 1951 ~ March 27, 2012
Zana Marie Welch, age 61, a resident of Rt. 1 Volga passed away Tuesday March 27, 2012 in the St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, WV. She was born February 12, 1951 in Montgomery, WV a daughter of the late Mason C. and Ruth Ann (Symonds) Payne. She was united in marriage July 27, 1973 to Naaman Welch Jr. who survives. Also surviving is
One daughter: Holly Marie Welch of Volga
One son: Justin Nathan Welch and wife Charity Hope of Wadestown, WV
Three brothers: Ernie L. Payne and wife Vivian
Mason E. Payne and wife Sandy both of Volga
David M. Payne and Judy Poling of Buckhannon
One sister: Judith Ann Metz and husband Bam Bam of Buckhannon
One granddaughter: Reagan Quinn Welch
Zana was preceded in death by one sister Lisha Ruth Warner. In earlier years she worked for Broaddus Hospital as an office clerk and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo with her mother, and shopping for her granddaughter.
Zana was a past member of the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday March 29, from 2-8 pm and on Friday March 30, from 8 am - 1 pm the service hour with Rev. Dr. Robert A. Sisler officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
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I graduated from high school with Zana in 1969 and am very sad to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and pray that GOD wraps his loving and comforting arms around you. Hold your memories close and she will always be with you. May the good Lord be with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Zana's wonderful personality was appreciated by many of us. God Bless her family.
Zana and I were great friends when we were young girls. She was one of the prettiest girls in high school and lit up the room with her laugh. I know her family will miss her greatly. . My deepest sympathies to you all.
My thoughts and prayers with all of you. Zana and I were friends in high school she was such a bundle of joy we sure had some great times. She is in a better place but it is so hard to lose a loved one.
Zanna was a lovely person with a great family. Our prayers are with each of you always.
Sam and Kenna
You are in my prayer
Naaman, Holly, Justin, Ernie, Mason and David: I'm so sorry to hear about Zana. She was a good friend and so are all of you good friends of mine. My heart goes out to each of you and may the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. God will be your comforter just ask and you will receive. God Bless each of you if you need anything just ask.
Love
Jacqueline
We went to school with Zana and she was a fun person to be around. There was never a dull moment if Zana was there. Our thoughts and prayers to all of her family.
Holly and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Tammy and Family
GOD BLESS,
Love & Prayers
So sorry to hear about the passing of Zana. We went to school together at Philippi Jr High & PBHS. She always seemed to be so happy. May God watch over you in your time of need, with greatest sympathy Shelia
May God bring peace and comfort to each of you through this difficult time. I have wonderful memories of times spent with the “Payne” family and pray that you find peace in the memories you share with your family
Ernie, Masie, Judy & Zana's family, Was so sorry to hear of Zana's passing. Zana is no longer suffering and has had a great reunion with her Dad, Mother & Lisha. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ernie, Vivian and the Payne and Welch Famlies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in all of your special memories at this difficult time.
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Zana. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ernie–Sorry for the loss of your sister. You are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Zana and I graduated from Philip Barbour together in 1969 and she was always so much fun to be with and so pretty! She had one of the best laughs ever. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ernie and familey
I am so sorry for the passing of Zana. Please know you are in my prayers.
Many years ago, I tutored Holly, Zana and Naaman's daughter. Zana was the kindest mother. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family.
Love,
Sarah Cobb