Welch, Virginia Rose(Atkinson),87, of St. Petersburg, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Welch came to Florida in 1957 from Rockville, Indiana. Some of her many talents and interests were sewing, playing piano, singing, cooking, gardening, and watching movies. She is survived by her husband, Maynard, to whom she was married for 68 years. Two daughters, Janet and Amy, two grandsons, Austin and Dylan and one great-grandson, Andrew. Also survived by two sisters, Sharon and Sandra, brother, Robert, and many nieces and nephews. She was pre- deceased by grand daughter, Jennifer. Sister, Treva and two brothers, Vernon and Michael. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.