Elouise White McRae, 92, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 25, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Ken McMeans, pastor of College Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, at the funeral home. Mrs. McRae was born on December 7, 1911, in Dublin, Texas. She married W. J. "Jewel" White on October 4, 1931 in Garden City and he preceded her in death on September 4, 1956. She then married Dan McRae on July 17, 1963 in Big Spring and he preceded her in death August 8, 1987.Elouise was a longtime resident of Big Spring. She loved crocheting and going to the State High School Basketball Tournaments.She was a member of College Baptist Church and was faithful to her church attending anytime she could. She loved to listen to gospel music.Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Brenda White of Big Spring, and Arlen and Delores White of San Angelo; one step son, John McRae of Waxahachie; one step daughter, Linda Nelson of Sandwich, Illinois; one sister, Vonceil Grimes of Kingsland; eleven grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by a step daughter, Dannabel Meacham; three sisters and two brothers. The family suggests memorials to College Baptist Church Building Fund, 1105 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
