Vera Lee Welch Covington

December 1, 1935 - August 21, 2020

Vera Lee Welch Covington, age 84, of Murrells Inlet, passed peacefully away Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she was a daughter of the late Otis H. Welch and Doris G. (Jacenich) Welch. A shrewd, no nonsense business woman, Doris excelled in insurance and real estate before going into the rental property business prior to her retirement. She loved to travel and more than anything, loved her family which included her Yorkies, whom she referred to as her “babies”. In addition to her parents, Vera was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Bruce Covington. Surviving are her two children: Ronald B. Covington (Kathryn) of Florida and a daughter, Lynne Covington Kevert of Murrells Inlet; her grandchildren: Raven Lynne Conces and Robert Bruce Trey Hubbard; two great grandchildren: Robert Bruce Mason Hubbard and Riley Lynn Hubbard; extended family members: Wanda Arrington, Anita Renalds, Micki Covington, Phillip Zilonka, Greg and Sue Cannon, Jill Irwin, Joseph Concef and Nicole Hubbard. In addition, her two brothers, Ronald Welch and James Paul Jacienich also survive in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with Vera’s wishes there will be no public services. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.