Fern Deel, 75, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at her residence. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2002, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Don Snipes, pastor of Baptist Temple Church, officating. She was born on January 5, 1926 in Dallas, Texas and married Lindsey G. Deel on January 23, 1947 in Big Spring, Texas. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1972. Mrs. Deel was a clerk for Don Newsom Grocery for a number of years. She was a Baptist. Survivors include one son, Darrell Deel of Big Spring; one brother, Charles Calvert of Dallas; one sister, Sandra McCormack of Dallas; three grandchildren, Teresa Rangel, Pamela Karwedsky, and James Lin Deel; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,