Johnnie Perry, 76, of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Big Spring with Rev. William Vaughn, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 7 PM Friday at the funeral home.Johnnie was born on November 6, 1933, in Waco, Texas and married Leroy Perry on February 23, 1993 in Big Spring, Texas.She worked as a cook at the Country Club, the Big Spring State Hospital for five years, and at the Veterans Administration Medical Center for 17 years. Mrs. Perry was an active member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years and served as a Deaconess.Survivors include her husband, Leroy Perry of Big Spring; his son, Kenneth Perry of San Antonio; a son, Gregg Jones and wife, Patricia of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren, Pamela Palmer of Big Spring, Christa Tucker of Midland, Dawn Michelle Harris and husband, Kerwin of Angier, NC, Dwight Goodman and wife, Monique of Kansas, Brian Jones and Gregory Jones, Jr. both of Ft. Worth; 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; two dear friends, Etheleane Jean-Louis and Thelma Reed; and a host of nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Claude Tucker, Jr. and Mike Jones; 2 sisters, and 1 brother.The family suggests memorials be made to Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, 630 Sgt. Paredez St., Big Spring, Texas 79720.The family would like to say a special thanks to all staff of Compass Hospice for the loving care they provided our 'Mama Johnnie."Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,