Erma Dunne

May 30, 1926 - January 4, 2021

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Saturday 1/16, 11:00 am

Private Family Service-Services will be livestreamed at the church. See the obit for info.

Erma Geraldine (Lashbrook) Dunne was born May 30, 1926, in Beardstown Illinois, to Jeremiah “Jerry” and Reasie Lashbrook and passed from this life into eternal life on January 4, 2021. Her family moved from Illinois to Palacios, TX where she met private 1^st class James A. “Jimmy” Dunne. They were married on June 13^th, 1943. Jimmy and Erma settled in Big Spring, TX in 1954 where they would raise their two sons. They were married for 31 years until his passing in 1974.

Upon arrival in Big Spring, Jimmy and Erma joined the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and after many years of faithful service and love, Erma was appointed the first woman elder to have served in that church. She took great pride in the responsibilities of an elder, as well as being actively involved in many ministries, such as CWF. Erma transferred her membership to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Rowlett in 2018 when she moved to Wylie, TX to be with family. While in Big Spring, she was a devoted volunteer at Isaiah 58 Food Bank for 17 years. In 2013, Erma was awarded Big Spring Chamber of Commerce’s Woman of the Year for her lifetime of contributions to the community.

Erma worked for the VA hospital, until her retirement in 1994. Along with her work at the hospital, the food bank, and the church, she was also a mentor at the West Side Youth Center, a senior Girl Scout troop leader, and a Cub Scout den mother. Erma was a remarkable seamstress who would help anyone who needed her. Also, if she knew you, you better believe that she prayed for you. Erma valued her “bonus” family in Big Spring and always spoke lovingly of Lonnie Prater, Kelly Priebe, and Lynde Thames, as well as Nell Thames, Mattie Norwood, and Mary Palmer.

Erma was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Reasie, her husband Jimmy, and her 4 sisters: Jeana Lashbrook, Beulah Fiaminghi, Maude Gilchrist, and Betty Arnold. She is survived by her sons: James J. (Sharon) Dunne and Jerry (Karyl) Dunne. She will forever be known as Maw to her grandchildren: Jeren (Courtney) Dunne, Breegan (Doug) Gholson, Logan (Kirby) Cox, and J.J Dunne; as well as her great-grandchildren: Laney Dunne, Kennley and Blynn Gholson, and Raylan Cox. She is also survived by her nephew and niece: Bill (Mary) Gilchrist and Martha (Jerry) McNeill and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may pay their respects Friday, January 15, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Private family services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2021 and will be live on the First Christian Church Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RowlettFCC

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Isiah 58 in Big Spring or charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

Location Not Available

Saturday 1/16, 11:00 am

Private Family Service-Services will be livestreamed at the church. See the obit for info.

Erma Geraldine (Lashbrook) Dunne was born May 30, 1926, in Beardstown Illinois, to Jeremiah “Jerry” and Reasie Lashbrook and passed from this life into eternal life on January 4, 2021. Her family moved from Illinois to Palacios, TX where she met private 1st class James A. “Jimmy” Dunne. They were married on June 13th, 1943.Continue Reading

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Thank you James and Family for getting her services set up. My dad and I will be watching live and wish we could have been there in person to celebrate such an amazing person and my favorite great Aunt. She will be missed by many!!! Love here so much!!!

Jerry and Karyl, Thank you for taking Such good care of Mom these past few years. She loved y’all so much and so do we. She will be forever in our hearts. the lessons she helped us learn and the faith she lived continue to live through us.

Jerry and Karyl, Sorry we couldn’t be present for the service. You have outdone yourselves in taking care of all the details of making this COVID era adaptation funeral for Mom Very special and meaningful. I’m sure she would be proud and appreciative as I am. Virtual hug little brother. Love y’all!

Such a wonderful lady! I have many fond memories of her while working at the VA. My condolences to the family.

My deepest condolences to the family. Such a holy lady I was proud to call my friend. You were such an inspiration to me and my family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss

We were so sorry to hear about Erma passing. She was a beautiful, energetic lady and always had a smile on her face. Loved her very much . Erma is with our Lord so she looking down on us and still smiling.

A sweetheart to know and love, have known & loved her most of my 86 years & admired her for all her good works and friendship. Rest in Peace.

I loved Erma so much, it was a great honor when she called you her friend!

I'm going to miss Erma so much. We had lots and lots of good, long talks. Many of them in the car - many times we didn't just go straight home because we were busy talking. It was great that with Maw, Derek and Kasey got a bonus grandmother, too! It is nice to be one of Erma's girls and more than that - she was truly my friend. Love you mucho, Erma!!

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences. Nick Hilario Ornelas Big Spring City Council, District 1 Represenative

Loved this sweet woman. Such a hard worker

Erma and I were very good friends. I enjoyed visiting with her at church and talking on the phone. We loved each other a lot. I will miss her greatly.

Dear sweet Erma. We love you and will miss you. Be happy in Heaven forever. Love, Wendy, Don and Bev

I am so sorry to hear of Maw’s passing. I did not know her very long and she was always so sweet and kind. She always had a smile on her face! May the Lord wrap you all in His loving arms as you go through this difficult time. May she always Rest In Peace!🙏🏻❤️

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dunne family. I loved Erma as one of my treasured Aunties.

Sending the Dunne family love and prayers.

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