Frances Dees Echols, 81, of Spanish Fort, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 after a brief illness.
Fran was born in Montgomery on June 27, 1933. She was a homemaker who enjoyed music, crafts and travel.
She lived in a number of cities during her lifetime including Huntsville, Ala., Charlotte, N.C., Panama City Beach, Fla. and Crossville, Tenn.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, William (Bill) Echols; son, Lester Ross (Betty) of Huntsville; daughters, Lynn Moore (Eddie) of Lynch, Ky. and Leigh Anne Crosby (Brad) of Tallahassee, Fla.; grandsons, Brent McFatter of Tallahassee, Fla., Darren McFatter of Austin, Texas and Nick Stoudt, of Tallahassee, Fla.; stepson, Mike Echols (Sherry) of Springdale, Ark. and their children, Nathaniel Echols and Olivia Echols; as well as Katie Echols, daughter of stepson David Echols, who preceded Fran in death. Fran will also be greatly missed by her beloved dog, Muffie; and her many dear friends and extended family.
A celebration of Fran’s life will be held at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frances D. Echols Scholarship Fund at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, 700 College Road, Cumberland, KY 40823.
Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home and Crematory, Daphne.
