Lara Kristin Echerd Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lara Kristin Echerd (State College, Pennsylvania), born in Houston, Texas, who passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 46. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Lara had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Lara may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She is survived by: her parents, Ed Echerd and Phyllis Echerd of Richmond, VA.; her sister Katherine Echerd Collins; and her nieces, Allison Randall of Woodbine, MD., Leah Randall of Woodbine, MD., Cassidy Collins of Woodbine, MD. and McKenzie Collins of Woodbine, MD..
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lara's memory may be made to METAvivor.org (https://metavivor.org)(Metastatic Breast Cancer Research, Support and Awareness) or reach out in your own way to touch the lives of others with Christ's love.
