Patricia Jo Welch left this earth for Heaven on Jan. 1, 2010 at her home in Yukon. Patricia was born in OKC on Feb. 5, 1942 to Lloyd Eslie DeGraffenreid and Audrey Josephine Lucas. Patricia married the love of her life, Charles Tony Welch on Aug. 24, 1957. Patricia was a member of the Baptist Church. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Over the last 30 years, Patricia enjoyed raising, breeding and showing dogs. Patricia also had much involvement in several clubs: Canadian Valley Kennel Club, Central OK Toy Club, Natl. Chinese Crested Club.

Patricia was preceded in death by:
• Her parents;
• One brother, Davy De Graffenreid.

Survivors include:
• Husband Charles;
• Four sons & wives; Tony Wayne Welch and wife Alisa, Troy William Welch and wife Lana, Ruston Charles Welch and wife Becky, and Criston Michael Welch and wife Kerry;
• Two brothers, Jim DeGraffenreid and wife Yvonne, and Robert DeGraffenreid.
• Eight grandchildren: Tony Jr., Bret, Mitchell, Amanda, Andrew, Abigail, Jordan, Conner
• One great grandchild, Sophia.