Thelma Fern Smith, 88, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Monroe Teeters, officiating.She was born on April 3, 1923, in Norman, Oklahoma and married Fred Andrew Smith on September 7, 1943 in Granada, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1988.She worked as a house keeper for various people for many years and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.Survivors include three daughtesr, Carol Page and husband, Nelson, Connie Fraum and Candy Smith and husband, Ray Kiles all of Big Spring; one son, Freddie Coy Smith of Big Spring; one brother, Frank Helton of Odessa; one sister, Frances Brogdon of Amarillo; and 12 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy F. Smith; three brothers, Forest Helton, Freeman Helton and Fred Helton; one sister, Freda Siddle; and a granddaughter, Margaret Diane Buchanan.The family suggests memorials be made to Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174-1890.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,