Velma Roman, 97, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, August 23, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with Rev. Dudley Mullins, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. She was born on March 1, 1906, in Navarro County, Texas and married Fred Roman on November 25, 1923 in Corsicana, Texas. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1976. Mrs. Roman came to Knott in 1929 from Corsicana. She and her late husband operated a grocery store in Knott and later they also farmed. She was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Bobby W. Roman of Midland and Jerry Roman of Knott; one daughter, M. Joyce Walker of Big Spring; two sisters, Faye Strickland of Tyler and Lila Henderson of Abilene; one brother, Doyle Reid of Abilene; four grandsons, Alan W. Roman and Jimmy F. Walker both of Midland, Dennis W. Walker of Ft. Stockton and Dale L. Walker of Big Spring; three granddaughters, Sharon D. Marcum of Midland, Leah Hughes of Big Spring, and Rene Beall of Knott; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and seven brothers and sisters. The family suggests memorials to: East Fourth Street Baptist Church, 401 E. 4th St., Big Spring, Texas 79720, or to Odyssey Hospice, 1003 E. FM 700, Big Spring, Texas 79720. The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 7:30 PM Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
