Barbara Petree Welch

Barbara (Bobbie) Elizabeth Petree Welch age 67 of South Knoxville, TN went to be with the lord on March 12, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Teddy Welch, her son Steven Petree, her parents Harley and Mildred Branch, her sister Becky Nichols, and her Brother in law Bill Welch. Bobbie is survived by her son Jeff Petree, granddaughter Mckenzee Petree, grandson Devon Mays, sister in law Patti Welch, a host of cousins, and several nieces and nephews. Bobbie was a loving mother and loved her family dearly. She was a life-long florist working for Petree’s Flowers, and Food City Florist The family will be receiving friends on Thursday March 16, 2017 from 6-8p.m. Family and friends will meet at 11:15a.m. Friday March 17, 2017 for an 11:30a.m. graveside at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses.