Elizabeth “Lizzie” Angle and Gracie Brito Obituary
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Angle, died on Sunday, January 25, 2026, a weekend of rare, icy weather in North Texas, and her best friend, Gracie Brito died Days later, on Tuesday, January 27, after being placed on life support.
The two inseparable best friends lost their lives in a sledding accident.
They died after a sledding riding struck a curb and slammed into a tree in a Frisco residential area, at the age of 16. Lizzie and her best friend, Gracie Brito, were being pulled on the sled by a Jeep Wrangler driven by another teenager, according to witness accounts.
Lizzie was a standout soccer player at Wakeland High School,
In a statement shared publicly, Lizzie’s mother, Megan Taylor Angle, described her daughter as “a bright light, a fun spirit, a brave soul,” adding, “Life is fleeting and precious.”
Community leaders echoed those sentiments, with local residents calling the girls “kind, joyful, and natural leaders.”
A large memorial now stands near the crash site, filled with flowers, jerseys, and handwritten notes honoring the girls’ bond.
Wakeland High School counselors have been made available to students, reflecting a broader community effort to support grieving teens and families.
As national attention grows, officials and family friends have urged caution against fraudulent fundraising pages.
Verified GoFundMe campaigns have been established to support both families, ensuring donations reach their intended recipients.
