Thelma L. Maynard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thelma L. Maynard, age 75, of Afton, Ok passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home. Thelma was born on June 1, 1944 to George and Lennie Potter in Loma Linda, CA where she grew up and graduated from high school. Thelma enjoyed working with her hands building cabinets, flower gardening, painting on rocks and canvas and refurbishing old furniture. She coached her daughter’s softball team, in her youth, loved dancing and she had a green thumb that could bring a dead plant back to life. Watching Clint Walker, Sam Elliot or Tom Selleck, was one of her favorite past times, as well as bird watching, and looking out the window as Willard did yard work. Thelma took pleasure in listening to wind chimes, sewing her children matching shirts and she was an amazing cook. She was outgoing and friendly and will be dearly missed. More than anything else, Thelma cherished spending time with her friends and family. She was a devoted mother to 3 children and worked hard for them not to want for anything. Her legacy of love will live on in her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Thelma is survived by: the love of her life, Willard Echols, children: Adam Echols of Afton, OK, Christopher Echols and wife, Sharon of Rogers, AR, Betty Carter of Springfield, MO and, sister, Francis Potter of Monet, MO and brother, David Potter of Bella Vista, AR, her faithful canine friend, Taco, 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 grand dogs. Memorial services will be at 2pm Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Chapel.

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Thelma L. Maynard

June 1, 1944 - July 3, 2019