Mrs. Eleni Papaioannis
May 9, 2024
Born in:
Domvrena, Greece
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Eleni “Yia- Yia” Papaioannis, loving wife, mother, yia-yia, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the Weirton Geriatric Center on May 9th, 2024.
She was born one of five children to Maria and George Pagonas in Domvrena, Greece.
Eleni was a woman of strength, compassion, and had an unyielding love and devotion for her faith, family, and friends. She cherished her church, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, and was a member of Senior Citizens, Daughters of Penelope, Philoptochos Society, Agia Markella Chian Society, and St. Fontini Society.
Eleni loved and adored her grandchildren and took pride in teaching the language and customs of Greece. She enjoyed showing them her cooking and baking tips and sharing her delicious recipes.
Her loving husband, Demetrious, and loving daughter, Athena preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers and two sisters.
She will be remembered with much love, gratitude, and admiration by her son, Louie (Linda) Pappas; son-in-law, Ted Ameredes; her grandchildren, James and Eleni Pappas, Harry (Amber) Ameredes, Theodore James “T.J. ( Samantha) Ameredes, Alex (Rachel) Ameredes; and 12 beautiful great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 14 ,from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy, at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.
Reverend Father Matthew Moore will preside.
Interment will be followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, followed by traditional Mercy Meal at the church. All are invited to attend the Mercy Meal.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church 3528 W St. Weirton WV 26062.
Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Makar, and to the Weirton Geriatric Center. We will always be grateful for the love and kindness given by the entire staff.
Eleni will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May her memory be eternal.
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My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. She was always such a kind neighbor.
Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Pappas family. Praying that God is with you all.
I will miss our visits,doing dishes and support and your songs you would sing ..prayers for her family may God be with you all in your healing.
We’re sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences.
My deepest sympathies to her family.