Karen Jane Echols passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at her residence.  She was born February 4, 1949, in Ohio, to Dwight Edward Bandy and Mazel Davis.

She was a loving mother and grandmother that loved and cared for each of her family members. She was the most kind and caring person anyone could ever meet and made sure her family and others were always taken care of.  She was a caregiver for Community Action, prior to her passing.  She was preceded in death by a son- Raymond Romine, her parents and a sister- Reva Coyne.

Survivors include

Sons- Larry Romine (Angie) and
Nick Stiles (Nevaeh),

Daughters - Joannie Cartee and
Aaliyah Knight,

Numerous Grandchildren,
Great Grandchildren and
Great Great Grandchildren

Best Friend -  Steve Bennett

No services are scheduled at this time.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL  35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)