Minnie Pearl Rawls Parum, 83, of Big Spring, died on Monday, January 22, 2007, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Herb McPherson, minister of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.She was born on October 15, 1923, in San Saba County, Texas and married Kenneth Parum on April 3, 1999 in Big Spring.Minnie enjoyed embroidery, quilting, fishing and playing bingo. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Parum of Big Spring; one daughter and son-in-law, Melba and Ronnie Passmore of Big Spring; two sons, Johnnie Rawls of Big Spring, and Owen Rawls and wife, Brenda of Forsan; three stepdaughters, Brenda Tucker and husband, Mike, Glenda Rushing and husband, Ray all of Odessa, and Karen Jo Gray and husband Everett, of Greenwood; two stepsons, Mike Parum and wife, Deborah, and Stephen Parum and wife, Belinda all of Odessa; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; two sisters; and four brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 3205 W. Cuthbert, Suite A-5, Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
