June Echols Obituary
June was born in a blizzard in Steubenville, Ohio, January 28, 1935, to William and Madaline Logue Welsh. She graduated from Steubenville High School in 1952 where she was a member of the Big Red bands and orchestra. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1956. June was an R.N. in Charlottesville, VA; Miami, FL; and New York, NY, and she became a member of the teaching staff at Virginia Baptist School of Nursing after moving to Lynchburg, VA in 1962.
June earned a master's degree in education from the University of Virginia in 1973 and taught English at several schools in the Lynchburg area.
June joined the Daughters of the American Revolution through her patriot ancestor Noah Frisbie of Connecticut.
June and her husband Pete moved to Richmond, VA in 2002 to become an integral part of their granddaughters' lives.
June was predeceased by her husband Porter (Pete) B Echols, Jr. She is survived by her sister Darla Sue Welsh (Stan), brother Bill Welsh (Juanita), daughter Susan E Vieth (Tom), daughter Laura Echols, son Burks Echols (Ann Carter), and the pride and joy of her old age, her two granddaughters Carter and Sarah.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church; 410 Falling Spring Rd; Glasgow, VA 24555 or VPM.org [Va Public Media – NPR & PBS] 23 Sesame Street; Richmond, VA 23235
A funeral service/celebration of life will be held in Rockbridge County, Virginia in April 2026
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in June Echols's name
How to support June's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor June Echols's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
