DENVER, COLO.
Barbara Ann (McKinney) Welch, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 5, 2021, in Denver. Barbara was born on March 1, 1930, the daughter of John and Eunice McKinney, and grew up in Johnson County. She graduated from Center Grove High School in 1948, Franklin College in 1952, and for many years was a teacher and librarian in Greensburg, Indiana, where she lived from 1952-2013.
Survivors include son David Welch of Denver; son Mark (Sue) Welch of Wellington, Florida, and daughter Diana (Derek) Linderman of Boise, Idaho, as well as four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Barbara has a surviving sister, Sue (McKinney) LaMastus, of Greenwood.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home from 11:00 am until the time of the Funeral service at 1:00 pm, with the Rev. Chris Stephens officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
