Ella Mae Thurman, 90, of Colorado City, formerly of Big Spring, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in a Colorado City nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 27, 2015 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with Dr. Jerry Shields, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring.She was born December 9, 1924 in Hopkins County, Texas and married D. A. Thurman September 26, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He preceded her in death July 1, 2014.She was devoted to her family, was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Colorado City.Survivors include a daughter, Shirley McPhaul of Colorado City; a son, Jerry Thurman and wife, Medena, of Dallas; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donnie Thurman; and three sisters, Betty Harris, Della Faye Gilbert and Juanita Butler.The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 641, Colorado City, Texas 79512.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,