M. Joyce Walker, 83, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, June 11, 2009, in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Joel Miller, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 7 PM Friday at the funeral home. She was born on November 23, 1925, in Emhouse, Texas and married Willie B. Walker on August 11, 1942 in Big Spring, Texas. He preceded her in death on October 9, 1968.Mrs. Walker was raised in the Knott Community and moved to Big Spring in 1970. She was a homemaker and a farmer's wife. She enjoyed painting and gardening and loved her grandchildren. She was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church and was also a member of the Mighty Oaks Senior Group, the Encourager's Group and was a previous member of the Scenic Mountain Senior Group. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Carole Walker and Dale and T. J. Walker all of Big Spring and Jimmy and LaRee Walker of Midland; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Velma Reid Roman; and two brothers, Bobby Roman and Jerry Roman. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,