Ina Stout, 74, of Midland, passed away February 24, 2007 at the Hospice House in Odessa. A viewing and visitation will be held on Monday, February 26, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home, 3800 N. Big Spring St. in Midland. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in Cross Plains, Texas.Ina was born on October 31, 1932 in Hamelton, Texas to John and Margaret Merrill. She grew up in Cross Plains and graduated high school there. She lived in Coahoma for many years working as a city secretary and later as a tax assessor collector. Ina moved to Midland and worked at the county clerk office retiring in 1998. She loved to play bridge with her friends at the Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed spending time with her friends at Manor Park. She is survived by daughter, Ann Bohannon and husband Dean of Midland; daughter, Jan Nichols and husband Max of Big Spring; son, Jerry Stout and wife Patti of Odessa; two sisters. Ruby Miles of Pearland and Loris Norris of Abilene; a sister in law, Ella Faye Merrill of Cross Plains; six grandchildren, Kevin Nichols and wife Rachael of Midland; Eric Bohannon of Midland; Melissa Crow of Midland; Brad Stout of Alpine; Trey Bohannon and wife Allison of Midland and Caleb Stout of Ft. Benning, Georgia and six great grandchildren. In leiu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice House of Odessa, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa TX 79762. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,