Freddia Panter, 74, of Dahlonega, died June 19, 2018.

Mrs. Panter was born July 10, 1943 in Lumpkin County to the late Fred and Fay Fitts.  Freddia spent several years as a school teacher and was a founding member of Winds of Peace Fellowship Church.  She was very devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and to her church.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Rev. Tommy Panter of Dahlonega; children, Tammra and Michael Lawson of Dahlonega, Ty and Shelley Panter of Dahlonega; grandchildren, Misty and Tim Anglin, Traci and Seth Brooks, Brittney and Josh Nowak, Kellie and Walker Kastner, Hanna Panter, Sean Lawson, Cayden Panter; eight great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Doug Grizzle of Dahlonega, Janice and James Green of Douglasville, Cheryl and Jimmy Berry of Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law, Fred, Jr. and Lisa Fitts of Dahlonega; various other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. June 24 at Winds of Peace Fellowship with Rev. James Green, Rev. Bo Robinson, and Rev. James Lemley officiating.  Interment followed on June 25 in Peaceful Valley Cemetery.

The family received friends from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. June 24 at Winds of Peace Fellowship.

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.