Gladys Ann Russell, 86, of Big Spring, died Monday, April 25, 2016 in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with her son-in-law, Rev. Dalton Froman, officiating.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.Mrs. Russell was born September 2, 1929 in Hermleigh, Texas and married Hubert Franklin Russell April 19, 1947 in Snyder, Texas. He preceded her in death April 2, 2005.Gladys was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and loved to cook and garden. She was a member of T.O.P.S. Club and received many honors.She had been active in the First Assembly of God Church and was currently attending Trinity Baptist Church.Survivors include two sons, Larry Russell and wife, Sherry of China Spring and Greg Russell and wife, Tami of Hobbs, New Mexico; three daughters, Carol Russell of Mesquite, Karen Gallagher and Janie Froman and husband, Dalton all of McKinney; one sister, Mary Noble of Snyder; a special friend, Debbie Russel of Sherman; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was also preceded in death by her parents, Isom E. Evans and Minnie Brooks Evans; and two brothers.The family suggests memorials to Trinity Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 1701 E. FM 700, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,
