Elia served along side her husband, Stefan, who retired from the United States Air Force and served in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Stefan and Elia moved to Spring Hill in 1984. Elia worked for several years at Evergreen Woods Nursing home, where she shared her compassion and dedication of helping others.
Elia is survived by her children; Scott & Helene Fotre', Susan Sayers, and Stefan Gorecki Jr., her grandchildren; Scott Fotre', Neil Fotre', Corey Fotre', Jonathan Negron-Rodriguez & Jennifer Kufrin, and Jessica Philips, and her three great grandchildren; Roman Philips, Jezabel Negron-Kufrin, and Estefan Negron-Kufrin.
Elia will always be remembered for her faith, kindness, warm heart, and love for life. She will be dearly missed, and will forever remain in our hearts.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes 352-796-9661