Marie Hughes Pipes, 76, of Big Spring, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park.Marie was born June 28, 1939 in Big Spring and married Clifford Pipes. He preceded her in death.She was a long time resident of Big Spring. Marie worked as a waitress and in management for Denny's for 25 years. She became a Certified Nurses' Assistant working as a home health care provider for over 15 years. She attended First Methodist Church in Seagoville.Melba is survived by a son, Scott Hughes and wife, Carla of Big Spring;grandson, Jonathan Jeb Scott Hughes of Denton; a great grandson; two brothers, Jerry Emerson of California and Billy Emerson of Jal, New Mexico; two sisters, June Buffington and husband, Eddie of Lubbock and Faye Montgomery and husband, Leroy of Kalamazoo, Michigan and numerous nieces and nephews.She was also preceded in death by her parents, Russell Emerson and Ida Lorene Green Emerson; a daughter, Paula Hughes; one brother, Jimmy Russell Emerson; one sister, Janie Emerson and one grandson, Darren Scott Hughes.The family would like to express their appreciation to Kristi Beauchamp, Debbie Brookins, and the entire staff at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation for the excellent care they provided Marie.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
