Marylyn Welch Phelps

Marylyn Welch Phelps, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1939 to the late Herschel and Maimie Welch. She was a strong, caring, Christian mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was the biggest fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was very proud of her two sons and her daughter and daughter-in-law, and one of her biggest dreams that came true was seeing her two sons serve communion together. Marylyn was greatest mother to all. She was a very hard worker and had a great passion for horses. She is preceded in death by her husband; Charlie Phelps.

Survivors include her two sons; Jeff Coleman (Linda), Jimmy Coleman, a daughter,Betty Lou Schwartz (Bobby), sister; Dorothy Hatfield, two brothers; Jim Welch (Betty), Charlie Welch (Diane), grandchildren; Michael Chad Coleman, Kelli Lynn Coleman, Charlie Raeuchle (Lori), Theresa Benton (Levi), Ralph Finley, twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243, and from 9:00 am until the time of the service on Monday August 11, 2014 at Southeast Christian Church.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11:00 am at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, 40243.

At Marylyn's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to Right to Life, 134 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 and/ or Hosparus of Louisville, 315 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.