Dorothy Sue Coldiron

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Dorothy Sue Welch, age 78, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 10, 1943 to the late Barney and Eura Bell Coldiron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Marty Darrell Welch, Barry Claude Welch; daughter, Donna Marie Welch; grandson, Dokken Swift; and brother, Barty Ray Coldiron.

Sue lived a happy and full life. She was always a hard worker and took pride in the work she did. In her early years she was an employee at Levis, and later worked as a painter, housekeeper, and caretaker. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren more than anything, and also enjoyed working in her yard, watching ball games, and going on trips with family and friends. Sue was loved by many and was known as “Momma Sue” and “Nanny Sue”. She was a member of Nelson’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Sherry Lynn Slagle and Tammy Welch; sister, Polly Hammons of Mountain City; brother, Kenneth Darrell Coldrion (Lib) of Elkon, NC; grandchildren, Shawna Dyan Smith and Sarah Beth Jennings (Mark); great-grandchildren, Matthew Swift, Taylor Swift, Zoey Swift, Bayley Williams, McKenzie Jennings, Lucas Jennings, and Gabbi Robbins; nieces, Susie Henson, Sandy Hammons, and Kim Settle; special friends, Frances Brooks, Theresa Sturgill Wexler, Christy Fletcher, Sandy Pell; and several others.

The family received friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service followed with Pastor Mike McNutt to officiate. Entombment followed the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mark Jennings, Stevie Cross, Charlie Greene, Larry Dunn, Fred Pell, and Kenneth Coldiron. Honorary pallbearers were Matthew Swift and Billy Bryant.

Barney married Eura Bell Weaver on 4 Dec 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eura (daughter of Litchin Weaver and Littie (Weaver)) was born on 6 Oct 1913 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 May 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Laurindia "Laura" Calhoun on 3 Dec 1904 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Laurindia (daughter of Barnabus H. Calhoun and Nancy E. Roten) was born on 14 Feb 1876 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Apr 1964 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Rye Cove Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Litchin married Littie (Weaver). Littie was born about 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Matilda Bare about 1876 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Matilda was born in Feb 1862 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Feb 1900 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Rye Cove Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barnabus married Nancy E. Roten on 10 Jan 1875 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Nancy (daughter of David Roten and Sarah Osborne) was born on 23 Nov 1855 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1945 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Barney Calhoun Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]