Mrs. Mary Gallias
September 25, 1937 ~ January 5, 2024
Born in:
Weirton, WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Mary Gallias 86, of Weirton, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Daughter of the late Nick and Liberty (Proakis) Papoulas, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty-six years, James Gallias, and her grandson, Andrew Monroe.
Mary will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, Yiayia, and great Yiayia.
She dedicated her life to her family and All Saints Greek Orthodox Church where she volunteered as choir director and organist and worked with baking for the church’s festivals and projects. Everyone was her ‘koukla.”
She was a member of the All-Saints Philoptochos; former leader of the Camp Fire Horizon Girls; All Saints Senior Citizens; Agia Markella Chian Society; and a volunteer for many years with the Weirton General Hospital and Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary. She was also a secretary at the Public Relations Department and the Weirton Steel Bulletin office.
Surviving are her two lovely daughters, Stacey (Sam) Monroe of Sarasota, FL., and Liberty (Michael) Crossetti of Charleston, SC., and Her pride and joy grandchildren, Lt Colonel Eric (Kristi) Giannaris of Dumfries, VA., Aaron (Morgan) Giannaris of Palmetto, FL., Brittany (Kyle) Freshwater of Severn, MD., Sierra (JJ) Beach of Lexington, KY., Great-grandchildren, Emm Lee, Ana Lee, Olivia Claire, and Ethan Drew Giannaris.
Friends will be received at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, on Monday, January 8, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, where a Trisagion Service will be celebrated at 6:30 pm.
Additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 9, from 10 am until the time of her 11 am Service at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street, Weirton, WV.
Fr. Matthew Moore will officiate.
Entombment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens immediately following Mary’s service.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street, P.O. Box 128, Weirton WV 26062.
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With our deepest sympathy and love!
Many fond memories of a wonderful woman! Heartfelt sympathy and supportive prayers as you mourn your loss. Respectfully, Stan
I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have such great memories of spending holidays with your mom, dad & grandparents. Darlene & I couldn’t have asked for better godparents. Hugs & prayers to you both during this difficult time. She was a great lady & will be missed by many. 🙏🏻❤️
Dear Libby and Stacey my deepest sympathy!May our prayers be confort to you and your family. YiaYia was GREAT!!RIP
My deepest sympathies to the family. Cousin Mary will be missed. 🙏
I will always have fond memories of your mother. She was a very kind and good neighbor. I was always happy to see her at All Saints functions.
Memory Eternal
Bill and Paulette Galiotos
I had the privilege and honor to have been able to share with her a few days and enjoyed every moment .
She will be sadly missed and remembered fondly.
Barbara Livingston
MMMyy deepest
my deepest sympathy to your family
With deepest sympathy. Prayers are with your family at this time.