Funeral services for Janice Mae Echols, 80, of Alto, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Clarence Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Echols passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
Born March 17, 1941, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Henry Lester Gerrin and Barches Eva McEntire Gerrin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hudson Echols; brothers, Guy Gerrin, Kenneth Gerrin and Coy Lee Gerrin; sister, Betty Smith; and son-in-law, Cecil Sosebee.
Mrs. Echols worked in school nutrition for the Habersham County School System for many years.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Jeffrey Echols (Patricia) of Toccoa; daughters and son-in-law, Donna Sosebee of Lula, and Jan Hix (Danny) of Alto; grandchildren, Heather McDaniel, Crystal Caudell (Tyler), Hannah Bellamy (Dylan), Briana Martin (Matthew), and Kara Murray (Jordan); eight great-grandchildren; brother, Barney Gerrin of Clarkesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Burch (Johnny) of Toccoa, and Genell Smith (Monte) of Cornelia; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Echols to a charity of your choice.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.