Josephine H. Brinkman, 88, of Big Spring, died Friday, January 23, 2015 in a local hospital. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.Josephine was born November 10, 1926 in Big Spring, Texas and married Harry Brinkman September 16, 1984.She was a Nurse's Aide at the State Hospital for several years.Josephine is survived by her husband, Harry R. Brinkman of Big Spring; 2 daughters, Mary Jones and husband, Steve of Canton, MS, and Carol Wiel and husband, Gene of Pittsburgh, PA; a step-daughter, Deborah Clark and husband, Mark Clark of Lubbock and step-son, Michael Brinkman and wife, Paula of Lakewood, WA; one brother, Gilbert Hernandez of Kerrville; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Josephine Hernandez; two sons, Bruce Hicks and Eric Lanspery; and one brother, John Hernandez.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,