Sammy Jo Welch Obituary (1940

Sammy Jo Welch, 83, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on December 15, 2023, at Henderson Hospital. She was born on February 6, 1940, in Oklahoma, to the late Edward “Sock” Newton Fogleman and Juanita Pauline Baily Fogleman. Sammy Jo was a loving mother, devoted wife, and a cherished member of her community. After working for a few years at Al Philips Cleaners, she decided to further her education and obtained her High School diploma and Cosmetology license. She went on to work as a Cosmetologist in Henderson and eventually became a co-owner at Beauty Crafters Salon, where she found joy in styling hair and bringing out the beauty of those who surrounded her. Aside from her professional career, Sammy Jo was an active member of the United Commercial Travelers (UCT) organization, which she thoroughly enjoyed being a part of. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. Sammy Jo is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Newton Fogleman and Juanita Pauline Baily Fogleman, her husband Glen Gene Welch, and her two sons Ricky Welch and Michael Jay Welch. She is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In honoring Sammy Jo, A private memorial service will be at La Paloma Funeral home on January 8,2024 Visitation at 11:00 Funeral 11:30