Atlas Fox
January 8, 1941 ~ March 13, 2026
Born in:
Ankara, Turkey
Resided in:
Fletcher, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailAtlas Fox, 85, of Fletcher, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026.
A native of Adana, Turkey, she was a daughter of the late Ali Vural and Nimet Arkan Vural and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Fox, who passed away in 2002; father and mother-in-law, Lon Richard and Francis Fox, brother-in-law, Lonnie Fox and brother, Attila Vural.
Atlas loved traveling the world, sports, her grandkids, fishing and always trips to the beach. She also loved her Parkway car rides and hosting parties. She especially loved taking care of others.
She is survived by her sons, Chris Fox (Katrina) and Kenan Fox (Molly); grandchildren, Taylor, Aubree and Lawson; sister, Ayla Warren; nieces and nephews, Murat, Meric, Atlas, Nimet, Serpil, Osman, Stephanie, Dan, Chad, James, Loretta and Lonnie as well as many grand nieces, nephews and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:30 PM on Friday, March 20 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden. Pastor Barrie Flitcroft will officiate and Murat Yazan with give the Eulogy. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the service, until 8:00 PM. Burial at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery will be private.
Services
Funeral Service: March 20, 2026 5:30 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: March 20, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
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Chris & Christina Thies
There are no words to comfort you in this time, but know you are in thoughts and prayers of many people and the Lord has you covered
This beautiful lady (Turk) has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. I know she is rejoicing with Foxy and her many friends (that are like family). Turk I love you and you will always be in my most fondest memories.
Prayers for you and your family. May you find comfort and strength in the Lord.
What a wonderful person with one of the best smiles I’ve ever seen! Prayers for the family!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.
Chris, your mom had such a beautiful soul and was a mother to so many. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers
Chris, I am so sorry to see that your beautiful mom has passed. She was so loving and kind to us all. I am sending you lots of love and hugs!
Oh Atlas, you were such a super lady. Loving to all of us neighborhood/BVS/ elementary to High school kids. Your biggest loves were your 3 fellas, what an example of how much you loved Foxxy, and your boys. I always liked that you had nicknames for each other. You will be missed, you are loved, and you are whole again.
Chris we were so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always such a sweet and welcoming lady. It was always so evident how much she loved you boys. Find comfort in all the beautiful memories she gave you.
Bill and Mary Dot Waddell