Flint, Michigan
KIRWAN, Helen - Of Grand Blanc, age 52, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Brian's House of Davison. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Saturday, February 2, 2008 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2143 South Center Road, Burton, Father Matthew-Peter Butrie officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church or Brian's House of Davison. Visitation 12Noon-3PM and 5-9PM Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Parastas Service will be held at 8PM Friday at the funeral home. Helen was born in Mesonisi, Greece on February 15, 1955, the daughter of Jerry and Sophia (Vakalopoulos) Naum. She enjoyed painting the windows at Sophia's Kitchen Restaurant in Grand Blanc and arts and crafts. Helen owned and operated Sophia's Kitchen in Grand Blanc for the past 8 years. Surviving are son, Nicholas; father, Jerry Naum; brothers, Gus (Susie) Naum and John (Lena) Naum; nephews and nieces, Jerry, Sophia, Alexander, Christian, Maggie Naum and Anna Star; aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by mother, Sophia Naum. Special thanks to her many special friends and all of her "daughters" at Sophia's Kitchen. Many thanks to Dr. Daniel Hayes and Lita Smith at the UM Cancer Center and the staff at Brian's House Hospice. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
I remember Helen from my Interior Decorating class at Grand Blanc High School. She was a wonderful student and person. I met up with heragain as she cared for Joe's Mother at Dr. Hamilton's office,we will never forget her smiling and caring manner. We had many delicious meals at Sophie's Kitchen topped with a beautiful and friendly smile . We will miss Helen.Joe and Alice Coyner
Alice Coyner
February 16, 2008 | Briny Breezes, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with you Nick, and Naum family. Helen was truly outstanding and loved.
Diane Burgess
February 03, 2008 | Fenton, MI
I met Helen about 1973 at her dads coney island, over the years our lives crossed again when she became our Doctors nurse. When she was at work she always stopped what she was doing and took the time to visit with us. May your faith in God get you through this time and the days ahead.
Sharon Seier
February 03, 2008 | Grand Blanc, MI
john and family, i,m so sorry to hear about helen, my prayers and sympathies go out to all of your family.joanne krul
joanne krul
February 03, 2008 | Higgins Lake, MI
Our sincere condolences first to Nicholas Kirwan, Jerry, Kosta and John Naum.
Peter S.& Mary Anne Brayan
February 02, 2008 | Grand Blanc, Mi. 48439, MI
I have had the honor of knowing Helen since kindergarden and we were best buds. As usual, time and space came between us but I was again fortunate to meet up with her several years ago and share some old memories. Recently I had found a picture of her, John, my sister and me at house on Odette st. when we were no more than 7 or 8. I have been carrying it around in my wallet to go and see her again. Just another lesson to listen when God speaks. I missed the opportunity and now I will...
Shary Horton
February 02, 2008 | Lapeer, MI
Helen is awesome. Not many people would allow 5th graders to ride around w/her & Kathi but she didn't mind. She'd even spring for a slurpee & blow pop at 7-eleven. Hellie, you will be greatly missed.
Don Thoreson
February 01, 2008 | Wixom, MI
Helen and I were classmates at Grand Blanc High. I had seen her at our reunions, most recently 4 years ago.I had heard about her illness and was hopeful she was improving. We will all miss her and think of her fondly at our next class reunion.
Pam Heos
February 01, 2008 | East Lansing, MI
I remember Helen well from high school. What a great and fun girl. We haven't seen much of each other since graduation. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family.
Jennifer Enskat
January 31, 2008 | Lexington, OH
