Joann Bidack Welch, Meeker, Oklahoma resident, formerly of Chandler, Oklahoma, was born on November 5, 1942, in Chandler, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Monday, May 28, 2007, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 64 years.

Joann was the daughter of Jimmie Major and Wilma Jean Johnson Welch.

She graduated from Chandler High School in 1960.

Joann worked as a Loan Officer for many years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Meeker and the Chandler Eastern Star.

Her parents preceded Joann in death.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Cindy Bidack of McLoud, Oklahoma; daughter and son-in-law, sister, Gina and Sam Davis of Meeker, Oklahoma; Connie Wilson of Edmond, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. today at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Chandler and again from 9:00 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Parks Brothers Chapel in Meeker.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Meeker with the Rev. Joe Jones officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Chandler.