Blanche Oneita Echols

Blanche Oneita Hardman Echols, 92, of Danielsville passed away on August 20, 2020.  Born on January 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clara Mae Carithers Hardman and James Charlie Hardman.

She was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, Blanche had many jobs including Woolworth’s, GA Sportswear, Danielsville Elementary School, Zebs BBQ, Iron Skillet and Bill’s Mini Burger.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Carlton Mell (Red) Echols; her siblings, Aubrey Hardman, Tom Hardman, Jack Hardman, Lavada Spicer and Betty Jo Fitzpatrick.

Survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Bill) Mendenhall of Danielsville and Cheryl (Roger) Perry of Danielsville; sister, Allie Hardman of Danielsville; 5 grandchildren and 1 step-grandchild, Matt (Brooke) Thomas, Glen (Lindsey) Thomas, Christy (Nate) Sapp, Mandy (Andrew) Bullock, Brooke (Patrick) Box and Amanda (Russell) Burns; 12 great grandchildren & 4 step-great grandchildren, Taylor and Finley Thomas, James Avery, Anna Margaret, John Reece Thomas, Redding and Shepard Sapp, Truman and Sarah Spratlin Bullock, Charles, Meredith and Benjamin Box, Taylor, Allyssa, Jacelyn and Irelyn Burns; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at Danielsville Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jeff Wells officiating.

Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel, 963 Hwy 98 East, Danielsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences may be offered at www.lordandstephens.com