Mrs. Jemima Echerd, 100, of Central went to be with her Lord, Friday January 18, 2019 in Pickens. Born in Pickens County she is the daughter of the late William Cantrell and Ada Edens Cantrell and wife of the late Ray "RJ" Jones Echerd Jr.
Mrs. Echerd was a school teacher and a member of Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter; Janice Bailey (Ernest) of Central, two step grandchildren; Betty Jo, and Amanda. She also leaves three step great grandchildren; Dalton, Scarlet, and Richie to share in her memory. in addition to her parents and husband she is predeceased by a son Ray Jones Echerd III, two brothers; Bolt Cantrell, and Ralph Cantrell and four sisters; Adola Rutledge, Beatrice Stewart, Jessie Cantrell and Edna Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Ridgeland Baptist Church 185 Ridgeland Drive Six Mile SC 29682.
Online condolence may be sent to WWW.Dillardfunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Echerd family.