Karla Dara Welch (nee Sharp), of Wentzville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the age of 52. Loving wife of Tracy Welch; beloved daughter of Sumelee Sharp and the late Karl W. Richter; devoted mother of Zack (Courtney) Welch and Sage Welch; dearest sister of Angela (Kunal) Parekh, and Pamela (Eddie) Sharp-Nicholson; cherished grandmother of Lillian Welch; treasured niece of Betty Mae Siersma; dear friend of Steve Button.
Karla worked for First Community Credit Union at the Cool Springs branch. She loved spending time going to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, flower gardening, glass art, and photography. Karla and Tracy loved to fly in their airplane and take photographs of nature and being in the outdoors. Karla cherished her time with members of the 421
st Tactical Fighter Squadron learning from them about her father, becoming a part of their families as much as she became a part of theirs. She cherished her granddaughter Lillian Welch. Karla loved all she knew and was loved by all.
Memorials may be made in Karla's name to the
American Cancer Society.