Pat McNew, 65, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 21, 2003 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Captain Russ and Linda Keeney, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.She was born on January 17, 1938, in Big Spring, Texas and married William J. McNew on May 14, 1955 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2003.The daughter of Jess and Anize Rushing, Pat was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and attended schools here. She was a homemaker and had worked as a private sitter in homes and nursing homes. She was a member of the Salvation Army and had volunteered for many years.Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, W. J. McNew and Julie Redding of Big Spring; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Jim Tubbs of Midland, Beverly and Buddy Smithie and Debra Myrick and Bobby Terrill all of Big Spring; one brother and sister-in-law, Travis and Jackie Rushing of Big Spring; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gene and Ann Thompson of Fort Worth, John and Sue Finch of Clearwater, Florida and Norman and Billie McNew of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Stephanie Ann Merfield. The family will be at 1615 Lark.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
