Annie Welch, 88, of Macon, Georgia, passed Thursday, April 19, 2018. Annie was born to Otis Carter, and Caroline Bates, January 27, 1930. She married Willie Jean Willis in 1948, and they lived together in Macon. Annie worked at Detroit public schools until she retired in 27 years.

Annie is survived by 12 children: William JR, Henry, Lawrence, Larry, Eric, Martin, James, Louis, Earl, Preston, Johnnie, and Damon.