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Madeline Patricia Welker, lovingly known as Patty, Mom, Grammie, and a dear friend to many, was a beloved mother, loving wife, grandmother, sister, and devoted teacher. She passed away on January 26, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 76. Born on September 5, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, Patty was the cherished daughter of Bill and Kay Guiney. She was preceded in death by her first-born son, Joshua Welker, and her eldest sister, Mary …

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What were Patty's favorite songs or musical artists?
Thank God I Do - Song by Lauren Daigle
Thank God I Do - Song by Lauren Daigle
Thank God I Do - Song by Lauren Daigle
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Olive Garden, Quiche from Panera Bread, and Andys frozen custard
Olive Garden, Quiche from Panera Bread, and Andys frozen custard
Olive Garden, Quiche from Panera Bread, and Andys frozen custard

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September 5th, 1949
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January 26th, 2026
Columbia, MO

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Madeline "Patty" Welker