Edwina Welch Reagan

May 31, 1925 - November 4, 2012

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Thursday 11/8, 2:05 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Wednesday 11/7, 2:05 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Edwina Baggett Welch-Reagan, 87, of Big Spring, died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 7, at the funeral home.She was born May 31, 1925, four miles north of Temple, Texas. She married Thomas (Tommy) A. Welch on May 31, 1943, in Temple. Tommy died August 18, 1971. She married Bascom (Backie) E. Reagan, September 2, 1981. He died March 7, 1992.Edwina graduated from Temple High School in 1942. She and Tommy moved to Big Spring April 4, 1946. She assisted her husband in the T.A. Welch Housemoving and Trucking as well as several other small businesses. She worked part-time for Hughes Optical, and had owned and operated rental property in Big Spring. She was a longtime member of Airport Baptist Church and has recently attended Berea Baptist Church. Edwina volunteered at the VA Medical Center, Hospice of the Southwest, Inc., RSVP Senior Volunteer Program and the American Red Cross. She loved to travel and frequently traveled with RSVP Travelers and Bilbrey Tours.Survivors include her son, Thomas A. Welch, Jr. of Big Spring; daughters, Sharon Ann Fisher of Palestine and Debra Riddle and husband, Phillip of San Antonio; a daughter-in-law, Susie Welch of Big Spring; step brother, A.N. Standard of Big Spring, sisters, Mary Sue Puckett of Belton, Pearl Faye Vance of Bedford, TX, and Ola Mae Rutherford and husband, Ralph, of Somerset, KY; and brother, Sam Baggett and wife, Neva of Iowa Park, TX; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great granddaughters. She is also survived by Backie's children, Danny Reagan, Coy Reagan, Eve Martin, Steve Reagan and Jim Reagan and their children.She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Welch of Big Spring; mother, Jewel Dyess Baggett of Temple; father, Frank Baggett of Big Spring; son-in-law Tony Fisher of Palestine, TX; brothers, Marion Dean (Bubba) of Baytown, TX, Howard Baggett of Lakeside City, TX, Texas Baggett of Baytown, Pete Baggett of Baytown, Donald Baggett of Belton; and by sisters, Vertie Ramirez of Temple and Louise Crawford of El Paso.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to The Salvation Army, 811 W. 5th, Big Spring, Texas 79720 or a charity of your choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Thursday 11/8, 2:05 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Wednesday 11/7, 2:05 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.

So sorry to hear of Aunt Edwina's passing. I'm sure her infectious laugh can be heard from the heavens. I will always remember her with fond memories. She was a great lady.

Tommy: Very sorry for yours and everyones loss, she was a great Mother and Friend to all, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Billy and Margy-Thompson Bradberry

Tommy, Ann, and Debbie,We are sadden deeply to hear of the passing of Aunt Edwina. She was a great Sister to our Mom and a great Aunt to us always. She was always very caring and thoughtful. Please take comfort in knowing she is with all of her love ones that passed before. We know they are all rejoicing together in a heavenly reunion.Love,The Crawfords

Wer'e truly sorry for your loss. sincerely, royce & carolyn

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My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom, We are thinking about you and your family in This time of loss. Your Mom was such a sweet lady and we know you will all miss her deeply but you will see her again and now you have another special angel. I have a previous commitment for my family on Thursday so we won't be coming to Big Spring but please know our hearts are with you!Brook sends his condolances as well.

Our sympathy to Edwina's family upon her passing. She was always so friendly and had a way of making one feel better when in her presence.

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Terri Cole Hedgecock

Tommy, Ann & Debbie,Sorry for the loss of your mother, she was a kind person to all. She always made a point to communicate and wish the best for everyone. Her kindness, positive attitude and strong values willbe missed by all.The Singletons

So sorry about Edwina. She was loved by everyone and will certainly be missed. Love,Peggy Baggett

Deepest sympathy to family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.