Katura “Tura” Evelyn Fritz

Katura “Tura” Evelyn Fritz, age 61, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by her daughters.

Born on January 26, 1963, in Duluth, she was a daughter of the late William Charles Angel and Reba Lucina Glass Angel.  Tura was employed with MTI Whirlpools for a number of years and was of the Baptist faith.  In her spare time, she enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing.  She enjoyed laughing and having a good time, and is remembered for her love of her family and for having a heart the “Size of Texas”.  Her greatest accomplishment was her children and she loved to dote on her three grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Angel.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Nicole & Adam Phillips of Cornelia and Danyell & Brandon Cheponis of Loganville; grandchildren, Elijah Cheponis, Brink Phillips, and Bodhi Phillips; brothers, Horace Angel of Carnesville, Phillip Angel of Carnesville, and Forest Angel of Flowery Branch; sister, Phyllis Angel Brown of Clarkesville; several cherished nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A private family Celebration of Tura’s Life will be held at a later date.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.