Jeanetta L. Welch, 74, of Rock Island, left to be with the Lord on Sunday May 17, 2015.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at First Church of the Nazarene, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. Memorials may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, Rock Island.
Jeanetta was born November 5, 1940 in Ft. Madison, IA, a daughter of Russell and Faye Valeu. She and Eugene E. Welch were united in marriage on her birthday in 1960 in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Jeanetta will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She especially enjoyed assisting in raising her grandchildren.
In earlier years, she worked at Collins Rockwell Radio in Cedar Rapids, and later at Tiny Tot Daycare, Kmart and Wal-Mart. Prior to her retirement, she served as secretary at First Church of the Nazarene in R.I. for 13 years, where she was a member.
Jeanetta was an avid reader, wonderful cook, enjoyed listening to music, and loved the Lord.
Surviving are her husband, Eugene, of Rock Island; daughter and son-in-law, Tamijean and Eric Mumma, Rock Island; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Abigail, Amanda and E.J. Mumma; mother, Faye Doud, Cedar Rapids; sister, Sue Carnahan, Cedar Rapids; nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Jeanetta was preceded in death by her father, and two sisters, Dixie Gray and Nadine Gilbert.