Kelly Dianne Fritz

Kelly Dianne Fritz age 56, passed away at home in Sebring, FL on Thursday, January 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving husband and mother. She was born in Sitka, Alaska on June 2 ^nd , 1963 to Patrick and Carol Ann Welsh. Kelly is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 15 years Jay Fritz; sons: Patrick Kerley, David Carey both of Missouri; mom: Carol Ann Power of  Sebring; dad: Patrick Welsh of Alaska; sisters: Karin Johnson of Washington,  Anna Maria Welsh    of Minnesota; step-brothers: Hal(Rosa) Power of Oklahoma, Sean(Marianne) Power of Missouri and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kelly is preceded in death by her grandparents; brothers: Ronnie Welsh, Marty Welsh, John Paul Welsh; stepfather: Ross Power. Kelly was a retired licensed registered nurse, a career she loved.  She was a homebody who enjoyed crafts, decorating, making memories with family and friends to last a lifetime, and she loved animals, especially her own fur babies. Friends and family describe her as a compassionate, caring, feisty, and courageous woman who overcame many challenges.  Kelly and Jay met at the little Sturgis motorcycle rally and they returned to that same rally to have 30,000 bikers witness their wedding. Kelly was loved by all and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. A family Celebration of Life to be held later. In lieu of flowers family asks that a donation be made in Kelly’s memory to St. Jude’s Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Homes

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL

Online condolences can be made at

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com