85, passed away peacefully January 12, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in Safford, AZ, to the late Shirley and Elva (McElrath) Bailey on May 20, 1927. She taught for several years at Papago Elementary School in Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rae A. Echols, Sr., her daughter, Carol Joy Romney, and her stepdaughter, Shirley Heron. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Echols (Rae), step children, Rae Echols, Jr. (Jeanne), Diane King (Jack), and Sally Werner (John), 8 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 18, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at Camelview Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3920 N. 44th Pl., Phoenix, AZ. Interment to follow at Mesa City Cemetery 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Sunrise Points of Light Foundation, In care of Sunrise Hospice 1840 E. University Dr., Suite #2, Mesa, AZ 85203. Arrangements entrusted to Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home 602-955-1600
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