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Kaliope Flocks Obituary

FLOCKS KALIOPE DETSIS FLOCKS "Kelly" Peacefully on June 19, 2008, of complications following surgery, the beloved wife of John Flocks; devoted and cherished mother of Stephanie Lorraine Flocks; loving daughter of Stamatia Detsis and the late George Detsis; wonderful sister of Phyllis D. Farrell; sister-in-law of Paul Farrell and Margery and Edgar Masinter; dear aunt of George Farrell, Stephanie Farrell, Robert Masinter, and Cathy Hildenbrand; and godmother of Stephen Petros and Stephanie Farrell. She is also survived by many cousins and friends in Greece and the United States whom she loved dearly. Born and raised in Washington, DC, she graduated from American University in 1974 with a degree in Fine Art and started her career at S.D. Jeffery Associates in Bethesda Maryland. She subsequently worked with Carl Steele and Associates in Philadelphia in the late 1970's, returning to Washington, DC in 1982 where she began working for Antony Childs. Following his death in 1994, she became the proprietor of his namesake firm and continued the excellence for which his firm was known. She highly valued her relationship with clients and considered many of them friends. Her caring beautiful nature and lively spirit will live forever in the hearts of her family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at Joseph Gawler's Sons funeral home, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 25, .... (Details to follow tomorrow)

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 22 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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thomas flocks

July 11, 2008

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Kelly's passing, she was such a wonderful person and great addition to our family.
she will be missed by many.our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
tom and candace flocks

Elanor Cato

July 8, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Nicole

June 27, 2008

Sorry to hear about this loss, Mrs. Flocks was a nice and caring person. I am glad I got to know her the little time we shared together. May God keep and bless you all and give you the peace that passes all understanding in your time of grief.

Amy Pasek

June 26, 2008

Dear John and Stephanie,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kelly's passing. I enjoyed working with her on your own kitchen as well as those of other clients she brought to Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath. I will always remember her as the fantastic designer with a warm heart, gentle demeanor and kind smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hank Hankla

June 26, 2008

Dear John and Stephanie,

I was devastated to hear of Kelly's passing. I also know that losing a spouse or a parent leaves a hole that it doesn't seem can ever be filled. Just please know that you have a very large loving community in the Beauvoir family, and all of us want you to know that we stand ready to do anything for you that you might need. My heart goes out to you both. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

June 25, 2008

One cannot begin to find the right words to express the loss of a loved one, but in this moment of darkness may the loving memories of "Kelly" bring you comfort in the days to come. I am deeply saddened and sorry and want you to know that I understand your loss and ask that you contact me if there is ever anything that I can do for Phyillis, her mother and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy. Nina

Margery and Edgar Masinter

June 25, 2008

We were blessed to know Kelly as a
wonderful sister-in-law. We treasure our memories of the joy she brought to my brother John, Stephanie and us, and to our children and six grandchildren. Margie and Edgar

Rebecca Butkera

June 25, 2008

Dear John and Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about Kelly. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I have been out of the area since the last day of school and I will be back in mid July. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help out with Stephanie.
Love,
Ms. Butkera

Debbie Schwartz

June 25, 2008

Mr. Flocks,
It was an honor and privilege to care for your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.

Susan Carter J.W.

June 25, 2008

I was very sorry to read of Mrs Flocks passing. She has made quite a contribution to improve and spruce up the life styles of many people. I feel the utter grief and saddness all her family feels at this time. The resurrection of Jesus sustains our faith in the resurrection of our dead loved ones. See 1Corinth.15:22.

Carol Johnson

June 23, 2008

I thank God for the gift of knowing beautiful Kelly; for her friendship, her wisdom, her noble spirit, her kindness, her graciousness, her devotion to her child, her eye for beauty and design, her skill in organizing and mutitude of other gifts with which God blessed her. John, Stephanie and Kelly's family remain in my prayers.
Pastor Carol

DENISE Long-Price

June 23, 2008

Phyllis and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill and Cathy Osburn

June 23, 2008

Dear John - Cathy and I were saddened to learn of Kelly's passing. You both were valued members of our care-group and both of you made important contributions to the group. Kelly was generous in helping my Cathy improve the interior docoration of our home and we believe that following her counsel has made our home a more delight place to lives and bears a sweet memory of her. We are glad with you that she now suffers no pain in her new heavenly abode. You are a glad father and Stephanie is blessed to have such wonderful parents.

Robin (Feinberg) Winternitz

June 23, 2008

To Kelly's family,
I worked many years ago with Kelly at SD Jeffrey Assoc. I have never forgotten Kelly. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Mary Mantzouris

June 23, 2008

Stamatiki, Phyllis, John and Stephanie,
You have lost a daughter, sister, wife and a loving mother.
May you always remember her in the most dearest ways.
You have my deepest sympathy in this trying time
"May her memory be eternal"

Joseph Paul Davis

June 22, 2008

I am saddened and dismayed by Kelly's premature death. I worked with her at Tony Childs office when I first came to Washington; she was softspoken, kind and a woman of grace and appropriateness at all times. God Bless Kelly and keep Stephanie in his graces.

Tina And Sonny Small

June 22, 2008

Kelly brought such grace and beauty to us all....when we look around our home...we will always remember Kelly - and think of her all the time!!! She brought joy and happiness to all who were privileged to work with her...and call her 'friend'. She was truly beautiful...inside and out, and she will be missed!!!! John and Stephanie - our thoughts and prayers go out to you and her family........

JOSEPH HOLLENDURSKY

June 22, 2008

TO KELLY'S FAMILY JUNE 22,2008 I AM SO SAD TO LEARN ABOUT THE PASSING OF KELLY. I FIRST MET KELLY AT WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL & WE REMAINED GOOD FRIENDS THRUOUT HIGH SCHOOL.SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER.PHYLLIS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR MOM AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY--I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Nancy Wood

June 22, 2008

To Kelly's family,

Dave and Nancy Wood knew Kelly from New Mark. We are both very sadden to hear of her passing and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kelly had such tremendous grace and style, she will be deeply missed.

Evvie Gordon

June 22, 2008

Dear John, 'Tho I never had the pleasure of meeting Kelly, she sounds like a very, special, memorable lady (which she obviously WAS, to have been YOUR choice). I love your daughter's name --she'll be VERY special also. -- My deepest sympathy, Evvie (Resnick) Gordon --
Potomac, MD and Naples FL)

ALICE SYDNEY MINKOFF

June 22, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF KELLY'S PASSING- AS A FORMER SHOWROOM OWNER AT THE DESIGN CENTER , I APPRECIATED HER WONDERFUL SENSE OF STYLE AND GRACE- AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER AS TONY'S "PRINCESS". MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Judy Durant

June 22, 2008

To Kelly's Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Phyllis please keep in contact with me.

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