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Helen ANAS Obituary
She was born in Richmond, Va., but lived in Newport News for the past 72 years. She was the widow of Theodore G. Anas, longtime resident and self-employed merchant in Newport News.
She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church as well as a member of both the Ladies Philoptochos Society and the Golden Hearts.
She is survived by her four loving children, Ellen Smith and husband, Eugene, Christine Thomas and husband, Charles, Mary Anas, and George Anas and wife, Jaquelyn. Surviving grandchildren are Shannon Lenisa and husband, Claudio, Alan Smith, Steve Smith, Charlie Thomas and wife, Elizabeth, Zack Thomas, Katherine Birnbaum and husband, Adam, Suzanne Jurich and husband, Bryan; and great-grandchildren, Dante and Bella Lenisa, Hayley and Ryan Birnbaum, and Connor Jurich. She is also survived by siblings, Lou Cocolis, Virginia Karidavis, Zack Zambetis and wife, Tina.
A prayer service will be conducted by Father George Chioros at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the Peninsula Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, at 60 Traverse Road, Newport News.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golden Hearts or the charity of your choice.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen ANAS
Lucy Propst
December 16, 2009
Mary & George,
So sorry to hear of your great loss. I
remember wonderful times at the Rainbow, school, and the beach together.God bless you.
Lucy Southall Propst
December 14, 2009
Our Love to each of you. Your mother will be remembered in the hearts of those that loved her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I miss all of you.
Love,
Tike & Renee Theophilos
Jim Kyriazis
December 13, 2009
To Steve, Ellen and the Smith Family -
I am sorry to hear that your loveone has passed. Mine and Laurel's thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sinecerly - Jim Kyriazis
December 11, 2009
George and family,
Helen was such a beautiful lady and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Butch and Georgia Kypriandes, Kathleen and Karri
December 10, 2009
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all--Mrs. Anas was a wonderful, caring lady and she will be missed by all who knew her--love, Lin and Will
December 9, 2009
Dear George and Jackie,
We like to express our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May her memory be eternal
John Grossomanides and Anna-Helene Panagakos
Wayne Stokes
December 9, 2009
Dear George, Mary and family,
I have nothing but fond memories of your mother and the tolerance shown by her toward those of us that frequented the Rainbow Soda Shop in North End during our youth. She had to be a saint!
Your mother was indeed a wonderful woman.
May God's grace and peace be upon you at this time of your great loss and sadness.
Sincerely,
Wayne Stokes
December 9, 2009
Dear Chris,
Please know that you and your family are in my Thoughts and Prayers. Your Mother was a beautiful lady - just like you. Love You, Evelyn <
Ron Smith
December 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mrs. Anas was a fine lady. Ron Smith
Harry Pasquier
December 8, 2009
George, Jackie, Mary, and Christina, please accept our condolences. June and I are sorry we cannot be there, but are happy we could visit with your mother last month. "Mrs. Anas" was our pillar on 57th street; we always had a warm welcome in your home.
Harry & June Pasquier
Miami
Allen Foster
December 8, 2009
Chris,
I am sorry for your loss, find peace in knowing your mom is in a better place.
Allen
December 8, 2009
Dear Christine & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.I remember your mom & your family from my days on 63Rd. St. & N.N.High School.
God bless you & your family.
Pat Gabriel Grzybowski
Charlie Thomas
December 8, 2009
Dear Family,
We will always treasure the good times and wonderful memories Yai Yai gave us.
Wish we could be there with all of you.
Love to you all,
charlie and elizabeth thomas
Zack Thomas
December 8, 2009
Yaya,
I'm sorry I can't be there today, but I know you understand and are watching over me right now. There aren't enough words to express how much you meant to me and how how much I love you! I know you will always be by my side.
Your loving grandson,
Zack
carney hayes
December 8, 2009
May her soul rest in pease your cousin Carney Panos Hayes with all my love
December 8, 2009
Dear Ones, your mother and father were such good friends of my parents Tom and Helen Baltas, for so many years. I especially loved going to the restaruant with my folks as a younster, your mom and dad were ever so gracious to us all. My deepest sympathy to you all at this time of loss, may God bless you all and may he keep Helen and Ted close at hand.
Deno Baltas
Louisville, KY.
Margaret K. Lee
December 8, 2009
Dear George, Jackie and Family,
What a long and rich life your mother lived. She has gone home to be with the Lord and your father.
I will always treasure our memories of growing up together and the sweet, Christian family you had. We were always in church!
Love to you all,
Margaret Kailos Lee
John J. Harrison
December 8, 2009
Dear Anas Family,
So sorry on the loss of your mother. I fondly remember her at the Rainbow Soda Shop, her smiling face and wonderful personality, and the patience she had with all the teenagers in the late 50s. May she rest in peace. God bless all of you.
Joe Wingo
December 8, 2009
Dear George and family,
May peace and joy fill your hearts in the coming days as you recall wonderful memories of a Mothers love and of a life richly lived.May God's grace be upon you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Joe Wingo
December 7, 2009
Dear Jackie & George, Zoe se 'sas. May your mother rest in peace.
love,
John N Bantsolas
Pat Letzinger
December 7, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
December 7, 2009
Dear Ellen, Mary, Christine and George,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. I always enjoyed being around her. She is at peace and no longer suffering which is so wonderful even though you all will miss her so much. You all have many wonderful memories of her to help you. Ellen, I will give you a call in a few days or call me when you have the time.
Love to you all, Fritts
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