Laverne Wells, 83, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, January 4, 2007, in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2006 at the Newman Cemetery north of Trent.She was born on May 4, 1923, in Jones County, Texas and married H. B. Wells in 1955 in Lovington, New Mexico. He preceded her in death in March 1998.Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Margaret Barber of Big Spring; one sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and T. L. Dickerson of Sweetwater; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Fran McCollum of Sweetwater; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,