HELEN PAPPAS

1928 - 2019

HELEN PAPPAS obituary, 1928-2019, Chesterfield, VA

HELEN PAPPAS

1928 - 2019

BORN

1928

DIED

2019

HELEN PAPPAS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2020.
Helen Pappas, 90, passed away on the morning of Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Angelo Pappas and Emily Fritsmann Pappas. Helen retired from the U.S. Army after 28 years of faithful and dedicated service. Helen was extremely proud of her military service earning nine Good Conduct medals, three Commendation medals, a NATO Commendation medal and a Meritorious Service medal. She is considered to be the first female Sergeant Major in the US Army.

Friends will gather on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave in Hopewell. Helen's funeral ceremony will be on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Final rest will be at Virginia Veterans Cemetery (10300 Pridesville Rd. Amelia 23002) in Amelia, concluding with full military honors. Condolences may be registered online at www.memorialfh.com.

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April 24, 2020

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January 7, 2020

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January 7, 2020

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Vanessa Lea Bergstreser

April 24, 2020

I am the granddaughter to her cousin Werner Fritzmann. I had the pleasure to talk to Helen a few times over the past years since I live in Colorado Springs. She was a truly amazing woman and a inspiration. Her dedication is a familiar family trade that we are proud of. Rest in Peace, Helen.

Lisa Jones

January 7, 2020

I will miss Helen (aka Elaine) so much. She was the most generous person I have every met. She had the greenest of a green thumb! I already miss hearing your calm tender accented voice. I will hold on to all the memories of the days we worked together, the friendship we had and keeping in touch with each other after she retired. Rest peacefully my friend!

Bill Bartholomew

January 7, 2020

Hellen was a really nice neighbor and always enjoyed talking about world events and politics. I still take care of her family Missy and Tiger her cats. I will miss Hellen.

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Marty Krievs

January 5, 2020

So sad to read about the death of an old friend and co worker. Rest in Peace Helen.

Judy & Jose Soto-Rios

January 2, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of our friend Helen Pappas. She and Jose worked together in the U.S. Army and as a civilian in civil service. Helen also attended the Fort Lee Memorial Chapel as we did. She was a great person with a golden heart. She was also a very loyal employee. We will surely miss her. May GOD receive her into his kingdom with open arms.

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