Emily Whetsel

July 16, 1917 - September 13, 2007

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring

Saturday 9/15, 10:00 am

Emily Whetsel, 90, of Forsan, died on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Derrick Looney, pastor of First Baptist Church of Forsan, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.She was born on July 16, 1917, in Grand Cane, Louisiana and married Lee Doyle Whetsel, Sr. on July 31, 1949 in Big Spring, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 5, 1993.Mrs. Whetsel had been a registered nurse since 1938. She came to Big Spring in 1947 from Shreveport, Louisiana and worked as an RN for Dr. Virgil Sanders. She later taught the Nurses Aide Certification course at Howard College for a number of years.She was a member of Forsan Baptist Church. Emily was active in singing at various churches, nursing homes, and in prison ministry.Survivors include one daughter, Jackie Whetsel of Forsan; two sons, Lee Doyle Whetsel, Jr. of Allen and Marty Whetsel and wife, Donna of Forsan; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Whetsel of Big Spring; five grandchildren, Terry Whetsel and wife, Twila of Big Spring, Christie Sanders of Princeton, Daniel Whetsel and wife, Christina of San Angelo, Nancy Davis and husband, Dusty of Mason and Stephanie Pitchford and husband, Matt of Big Spring; eight great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews including, Doylene (Little) Raney of Round Rock and Dutchess (Whetsel) Klien of Midland. She was also preceded in death by one son, Sonny Whetsel; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters. 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-Big Spring

Saturday 9/15, 10:00 am

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I am very saddened to hear of Mrs. Whetsel's passing. I remember her from my childhood from Forsan gatherings, especially at Forsan Baptist Church. Her sweet smile and kind face made an impression on me every time I saw her. I am Mae Wash's oldest granddaughter and I will miss the special people from Forsan that I knew when I was growing up.

Words cannot express how sadden we are at the passing of Emily. What a sweet, caring and very warm hearted lady. Always seeing her around town was such a blessing because she always had something sweet to say and always had such a wonderful smile. I am so glad to have known and met her. To Daniel and Stephanie and the rest of the family, May God give you all comfort and joy with all the wonderful memories of such an amazing woman. May you all cheerish all your memories as much as possible and know that this is not a goodbye time, but more as a See you later!! Thinking of you guys during this time, May God Bless you all!!! Ronald, Cindy, James, Allen, and Adam Dunlap Jennifer & John Barker, Christopher, D'Amberly, and James Rondy Barker.

My thoughts and prayers are with you today as we say farewell to your dear one and my friend, Emily Whetsel. During this time may the Lord give you His Comfort and Peace. Trusting Him to wrap you in His Love guiding you in this very difficult time. Emily was a very special lady and will be missed by all her family. Thanks for coming my way Emily, it has been a pleasure knowing you!

I am so sorry for your lose. I worked with Mrs. Whetzel at Medical Arts. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. My mom was in the hospital alot before she passed away, and she always took such good care of her. She was a good lady, and will be greatly missed.

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