Dolly Mae Frances Welker

September 26, 1929 - March 24, 2021

Dolly Mae Welker, 91, of Perryville, Missouri passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Perryville. She was born September 26, 1929 in Lithium, Missouri to Benjamin Harrison and Mary Adaline (Vessells) Feltz. She and Joseph Weldon 'Bud' Welker were married October 15, 1949 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Sereno, Missouri. He preceded her in death May 1, 2000. She was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. She worked at St. Vincent High School as a librarian and later in the cafeteria. Dolly Mae was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and an honorary High School Alumnus. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and Daughters of Isabella, where she served as regent and past regent. She was involved in the SV Calendar Program and Elementary School Capital Campaign fundraiser. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the Otahki Girl Scouts, where she was awarded the highest honor 'Thanks Badge" for her many years of volunteer leader service. She served as an Election Judge for Perry County. Her legacy will live on through the Saint Vincent High School Football Scholarship. Survivors include four sons, Brad (Sharon) Welker of Cape Girardeau, MO, Craig (Sherry) Welker of Wentzville, MO, John Welker of Moberly, MO, Mark (Pam) Welker of St. Louis, MO; four daughters, Mary Beth (Chris) Splisgardt of Chesterfield, VA, Christy (Rick) Presnell, Judy (Karlie) Ernst, and Fran (Paul) Sauer, all of Perryville, MO; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and two great great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph Weldon 'Bud' Welker; five sisters, Bernice Hilderbrand, Mildred Wade, Stella Pingel, Bernadine 'Bun' Hagan and Delores 'Dodie' Dunker; three brothers, Edgar 'Ed' Feltz, Ivan 'Dutch' Feltz and Evelyn 'Shorty' Feltz. Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Ford and Young Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 9:20 am on Monday, March 29, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday, March 29, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Geders C.M. and Deacon Direk Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Educational Foundation or the Association of Miraculous Medal Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.