Earline McBride, 85 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Midland. Rosary services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 7:00PM at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Midland. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10:00AM at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church with Monsignor James Brides. Earline was born to Earl and Marion Carter on July 25, 1931 in Ft. Worth, TX. Earline married her childhood sweetheart on June 30, 1951 in Ft. Worth, TX. She enjoyed bargain shopping, crocheting blankets and other things for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Having family dinners, spending time with her family and friends especially the ones who affectionately called her “Mama Mac”She is survived by her son, R.A. “Rick” McBride, Jr. and wife Linda and all of their children, Mendy Witzenman, Christie Kennard and Brandon McBride.Daughter, Becky Gatlin and husband Tommy and her children, Jim Pat Magee, Joshua Magee and Jeromy Magee.Son, Dan McBride and wife Charlene and their children, Danny McBride, Robert McBride, Diane Marlow and Kade Feuer.Daughter, Mary Shelton and husband Greg and their children, Jennifer Shelton, Crystal Mihecoby, Matthew Shelton and Melissa Williams.Daughter, Susan Gentry and husband Steve and their children Stephanie McQuitty and Katie Frerich.Son, Greg McBride and wife M.J. and their children, Trisha Acosta, Michelle Fay and Billy McBrideShe was also blessed with 47 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; and she is survived by two sisters Peggy Scott and Sally Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Marion Carter; husband, R.A. “Dick” McBride; children Karen McBride and Bobby McBride; grandchildren, Bryan McBride and Caleb Freich and sister Evelyn Stewart. Pallbearers will be Dan McBride, Jr., Robert McBride, Jim Pat Magee, Joshua Magee, Jeromy Magee, Matthew Shelton, Brandon McBride and Bill McBride. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan McBride. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
