GRACIE MAE WELCOME
July 23, 1953 ~ February 23, 2019
Gracie Mae Welcome, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in her home in San Antonio TX. She was born July 23, 1953 in Winnsboro Louisiana to Clarence Cardel and Earline Carter, biological parents. At the age of 14 she was adopted by Junior and Eliza Bell January and lived her life happily and blessed in God’s love.
Gracie Mae was united in Holy Matrimony to Felton Welcome, Jr on July 29, 1983 and resided in Lake Charles Louisiana until Felton’s death on January 17, 1998. She moved to San Antonio where she worked as a bus assistant with Northside Independent School District for 19 years, sharing her joy for life and her love of people.
Gracie lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with her friends and family, always willing to help and share her love of God. Gracie’s amazing presence, smile and words of encouragement will be missed. She was a sister, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Gracie had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.
Gracie was preceded in death by her mother and father Clarence Cardel and Earline Carter. Adoptive parents Junior and Eliza Bell January and brothers Joseph Davis Carter, John Allen Carter, Roosevelt Carter, Albert Lee Carter, William Alexander Carter , Clarence Cardel Carter and Charles Carter.
She leaves to cherish her memory her four children; Selena January, Stephanie (Cristina) Gallegos, Angelica Welcome, Felton (Qinyka) Welcome.
Grandchildren: Raiana Sade January, Cameron Dylon Jones, Raylona Blue, T’iara Louis, Tra’Vanta Simien, Ethan Welcome, Kylon Welcome, Brielle Welcome and Granddog, Yogi.
Siblings: Annie (Charles)Wilkins, Odel Lee Carter, Earl (Annette) Carter, Arthur Britain (Linda) Carter, Sylvia Green, Marylee Ryans, Gerald (Jackie) January, Leisa (Jimmy) Anderson, Danielle (Randall) Barnes, Jim Wright.
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Interment: March 2, 2019 12:30 pm - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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To the family, Our heartfelt prayers and condolences  are offered to you, and  love extended to you in your hour of bereavement ,Gracie Welcome  was truly loved,by me and her Greater Love Church  Family,but Grace loved her more,and on February 23,2019,he said “Welcome Grace” ,be comforted,strengthen and at Peace, knowing  Gracie is safe in her Father’s arms,In Jesus Name.Â
Aunt Gracie Mae welcomed me into the family as a teenager. I will forever remember the hugs, the smiles and the love she showed us all. Forever in our hearts, Auntie!
Bless the family and everyone whose heart is breaking right now, dear Lord. Losing a mother is such a hard thing, especially when they are such a big part of your day to day life. The void she left can’t be filled but the many memories will make it easier to deal with slowly. Take it minute by minute then hour by hour. It is a grieving process individual to each of you. Take the time to feel.Â
No doubt she loved her babies! Hold on to that and each other and all of us who love you. We’re all praying your strength.Â
My Beautiful Sister in Christ. I love you so much and I’m just not ready to say goodbye. You are a prayer Warrior. I know you absolutely loved the Lord and I can only imagine the celebration going on! I will miss you dearly. I will see you when I get there. Hugs
Always a sweet and welcoming energetic spirit. She was an Angel on earth and will be highly missed…
Gracie and i have been friends since grade school. We never thought we would grow up and marry cousins. After moving to Tx we never lost touch. When she would pass thru Lake Charles, we’d go eat lunch and talk about old times and of course the Lord. She wss a true servant of God. She loved her church and her Pastor. You’re transition from this world and earned your wings
 I will certainly miss you my friend. Children you have my deepest sympathy. You loved her but God needed an angel. She will forever be in my heart.
Beautiful Queen inside and out God gve my sisters n brother strengthÂ
Sis Gracie you will truly be missed. You were loved and we loved you!!!! Condolences to the family. God had a different assignment for you and now you are in paradise smiling. 😘😘😘
Praying for you cousins lake charles, new Iberia family will truly miss her
You will be missed greatly, first cousin. Thank you for sharing kindness towards me throughout my entire life. You will remain in my heart forever.Â
My condolence to Felton and Q so sorry for your loss
Praying strength for the family during this difficult time. Love you all. 😘😘😘
My sweet Sister in CHRIST , friend &coworker, she left to soon for us here on earth but in her heavenly Fathers arms not a moment to soon. She definitely had the light of Christ in her , her radiant presence is missed in the employee lounge where she filled the room with hugs and laughter . Oh my Gracie how I sense the void that you filled at Culebra Station but I know you left a piece of your presence in our hearts and thoughts forever now you joined our Sister Sandra in our Heavenly Kingdom. Gathered with you here but will soon be with you for Eternity and that my friends is the hope and assurance she left behind for us… Love you my sister in CHRIST.
You will truly be miss sis Gracie love you dearly you’ll gain your wings god gain another beautiful angel