Mrs. Richetta Brown Echols, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed away on April 27, 2025. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1716 Frederick Douglass Road, Burkville, AL, 36752, Rev. Eric E. Brown, Pastor. Pastor Harlan F. Cummings of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL will be officiating and eulogizing. Interment will follow at the church's cemetery with the staff of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, May 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Echols will lie in repose one hour before the funeral service at the church. To view the services on Saturday, click the livestream tab on this page.
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Praying for comfort, peace, and strength for our family. Richetta will always be remembered by her BIG and GENTLE smile. Our last conversation, November 30, 2024, will be cherished always and forever.
Will be missed Aunt Richetta.
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Cathey H. Hendricks
To my sweet and wonderful cousin. We were all blessed to have you in our lives to share precious time and memories. I will miss your beautiful smile and wild spirit. Loving you always and forever! Don Reese and Family.
My condolences to the family. Praying that God will keep the family in His loving care. Remember earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
Rest well my Loveless Jr. High school classmate.
Richetta was more than just a cousin to me she was dear friend. I will forever remember her kindness and smile. I'll cherish the time we had together.
Remembering the Brown and Echols families in thoughts and prayers in the loss of your loved one.ππΌπ
To The Family and Friends of Richetta Brown Echols. She Was,"One Of Her Kind!" And I Treasure Our Friendship and Work Relationship Back In The Days. Take Your Rest Friend! You Will Be Missed and Remember Forever! Glissean! But You Always Called Me Steele! Still I'll Be Until We Meet Again! Friend! Amen! ππ½ππ½ππ
Richetta β₯οΈwas more than just a cousin to me she was dear friend. I will forever remember her kindness and smile. I'll cherish the time we had together. I'll forever cherish the moments we shared.ππ½β₯οΈππ½
With deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Brenda Lewis and the Ligon Family
It sadden me deeply to learn of Richetta' sudden passing. I will always remember her smile, thoughtfulness and care and concern for others. She will be solely missed. Praying that God will comfort and strengthened you all during this very dark time. Cassandra Williams
Kynesha, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers, and I ask for peace during your grief for all of you. Please let me know if there's anything I can do.
My condolences to Kynesha, Cassandra and the Echols family on the loss of your mother, sister, wife and family member. My love and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Myrtis
My condolence to our family. I will say of The Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God: in Him will I trust.
To the Family of Richetta this is such heart breaking to me. We grew up as girls playing in Sheridan Heights. MAY GOD ABOVE strengthen you and shower PEACE down on you. GOD BLESS. Sherry Johnson-Groce & Family
"How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog - it's here a little while, then it's gone." The joy to have you in our Family has left many memories. Your beautiful smile would light up any room. You will always be not Daughter & sister-in-law, but Daughter & Sister-in-love. May you rest well in perfect peace. To Brother Willie, Nephew Wesely, & Niece Kynesha, and the entire family, we love you and praying for your comfort and peace! Sallie Ruth, Vivian, Thelma, Marycile, Raymond, Susan and the entire crew
The Echols Family
"How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your lief is like the morning fog - it's here a little while, then it's gone." The joy to have you in our Family has left many memories. Your beautiful smile would light up any room. You will always be not Daughter & sister-in-law, but Daughter & Sister-in-love. May you rest well in perfect peace. To Brother Willie, Nephew Wesely, & Niece Kynesha, and the entire family, we love you and praying for your comfort and peace! Sallie Ruth, Vivian, Thelma, Marycile, Raymond, Susan and the entire crew
With deepest sympathy and condolences.
Sending love, Kisses and hugs to my family during this Difficult and Heartbreaking time of Sorrow.Look to the Hills for your strength. Love All yall Fam. Miriam Williams
Cassandra Brown and Family. Our sincere condolonces. Praying for the family.
My condolences goes out to the families πππ
Cassandra and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Bill (Duck) and Faye The Williams Family Woodcrest
I am very grateful to have known Mrs. Richetta. I pray God gives strength to her family, friends, and all who knew and love her still. My sadness is selfish, but I am trusting God's process. Rest well my girl. Until we meet again....
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RICHETTA'S DEATH.I HAVE BEAUTIFUL OF HER ON MALVERN ST @ EMMA'S HOUSE.WE LIVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM HER.SHE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.I AM KEEPING YOUR FAMIY IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS WITH LOVE.THE HOWARD LAWHORN FAMILY
I'm leaving this note in the glamorous memory of cousin Richetta. β¨ β€οΈ Her generosity towards me and her beauty inside and out are forever in my heart. Rest peacefully, cousin.π«ΆπΎποΈ I send love and warm hugs to the rest of the family! β€οΈ
Cassandra & Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. It is my prayer that God will grant you peace during this difficult time and in the days to come. Hold on to the memories of Richetta that will be with you always. ~ Val Harris Bailey ~
I have such fond memories of my older cousin Richettaβespecially those childhood summers spent on Malvern Street. Her presence was always larger than life, full of energy and laughter. Rest in eternal peace, Richetta. You will always be remembered.
Richetta I can't process what I feel at this time but I have so many memories of you and I can write a book but my heart is broken π but God loves you more I am thankful for cousin/ sister relationship we're share I will never forget you may you rest in peace π
Cherishing memories of Richetta as one of "my big cousins". In memory of her contagious laughter. In memory of all of her kind gestures, throughout life. In memory of her, leading moments of reflection on our elders and our family history. There will never be another her. This is super tough. Truly missing you already, chic. Love, Lisa
Deepest sympathy Alice Daryl an Brenda
We extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of such a jewel. Richetta will forever be in my heart. Percy Welch & Sheila Chatman Welch
My deepest condolences to the family! May God be with you !! ποΈπ Sheila Pryor (ASU Hornet π)
I'm Soo Sorry For You All Loss, My Prayers God Give You Each Strength To Endure. Much Prayers And Love. β€οΈππΏππΏβ€οΈ
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