Winona Echols Bridges

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Winona Echols Bridges

Our Savior brought Winona Echols Bridges home on December 3, 2024. Winona, 88, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, was born March 14, 1936 in Jackson County, Georgia, daughter of the late Vernon and Mabel Tucker Vickery and was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Seabron Marvin Echols, and husband of 16 years, James Martin Bridges. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tim Echols, brothers James and Sam Vickery, and granddaughter, Heather Baity Roper. Winona was a fighter and a survivor; she persevered through so much in her life. She experienced a major car accident that injured her son, Randy, fought cancer in the 1980s, and was twice widowed. Through it all, she remained a bright spot to those around her and never gave up. Winona loved to travel and occupied her time with puzzle books and word search games. She was a naturally funny person with a penchant for dry humor. She was a fierce protector of her family, particularly taking special care of Randy, who spent the last few years of her life taking care of her. Winona was a counselor to her family and valued them above everything. For many years her home was the gathering place and she hosted many family events in years past. Winona was a loving Mama, Mamaw, mother-in-law, and sister who leaves behind a treasure trove of cherished memories for her loved ones.

SURVIVORS: Children: Terry Putnam (Dennis), Randy Echols, Rhonda Howze (Mike), Kevin Echols (Mandy), and daughter-in-law Lynn Echols. Brother: Allen Vickery Grandchildren: Ginger Baity Ervin, Zach Putnam (Stephanie), Lee Echols (Casey), Lane Echols, Matt Echols (Lindsey), Stephanie Dixon (Wesley), Jackie Echols, Seabron Echols, Chris Howze (Jaime), Stephen Howze (Stacy), and Eric Roper Great-grandchildren: Dylan, Landon, Owen, Ellie, Aydin, Belle, Teddy, Trystan, Chace, Claire, Cole, Eva, Sawyer, Teo, Nox, Ernie, and Marshall

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. Steve Taylor and Allen Vickery officiating.

VISITATION: Saturday, December 7, 2024 prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 A.M. in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Private Graveside Ceremony at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Donations in Winona's memory may be made to VIA Health Partners Founded as Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA