Avis de décès de Helen Stephens - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

HELEN STEPHENS Helen, "Yiayia" Stephens, 84, of Indianapolis went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior, February 8, 2010. She was born March 1, 1925 in Cleveland, OH as the first daughter of Paul and Krina Kyros. Helen married William Stephens in 1946, and he preceded her in death. Her sister, Vicky Kyros; and her son, Paul Stephens also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Tietz and husband Jay of Martinsville; sisters: Arty Taseff and Maggie McDuffie; grandchildren: Kristin Matherly, David Namovich and John Paul Stephens; and six great-grandchildren. Helen moved to Gary, IN where she worked at The Spot Cafe YMCA and The Jewish Federation, retiring at age 79. Anyone around Helen never went hungry for nourishment or encouragement; her Greek pastries were always in high demand. She traveled all over the world and enjoyed a full life. Helen was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Carmel and of SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Prayer service will be held Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010 at SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville with Rev. Theodore Poteres and Rev. Chris Margellos officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to either Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church or SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. www.burnsfuneral.com