Jorene Welch age 76 of Fleetwood passed away Saturday June 21, 2025, at Watauga Medical Center.

She was born May 5, 1949, in Watauga County. Jorene was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Laurel Springs Baptist Church. Jorene always enjoyed watching God's nature and being a caretaker for his animals. She loved the mountain views, cattle, deer, and beautiful birds at her homestead.
Jim always told her if God needed someone to watch over his animals, she would be the one. She was with Jim's Produce for 30 years. She loved people and the fellowship, there.
Jorene was strong in her faith. She kept her faith through her sickness knowing God was enough. She is home now. She has won the race.

She was preceded in death by Clyde Wriston Hoke and Violet Jo Miller Hoke. Brother: Clyde Lyle Hoke, stepson Jammie Duran Welch.

She is survived by, Husband Jim Welch, of Fleetwood; Daughter - Kim Presnell of Jefferson; Grandchildren- Stephen Presnell of Boone;
Tarryn Presnell of PA; stepson Jason Kyle Welch of Greenville, SC. She is also survived by numerous Cousins.

The family respectfully request no food or flowers.

In lieu of flowers Memorials May be made to Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery fund, 7504 US Hwy 421 South Deep Gap, NC 28618.

Graveside services and burial will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Laurel Springs Cemetery. Pastor Anthony Silvers will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.