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Anna Pappas of South Bend, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Anna was the youngest of four daughters born to Pantelis & Helen (Eleni Gregoriou) Pappas (Pappamihael) on September 4, 1929. Anna lived her entire life in South Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents in 1971, by her oldest sister, Coola Pappas Philippis in 2000, by her sister Mary Pappas in 2012, and by her brother-in-law, Serafim (late Coola) Philippis in 2013. She is survived by her sister, Aphrodite Pappas, her nephew Tim Philippis, her nephew/godson Michael (TeAnn) Philippis and their children, great-nieces, Sophia and Nicole numerous cousins, and several godchildren. Anna graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1952 with a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and a kindergarten endorsement. In 1962, she graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology. She began her teaching career at Marquette Elementary School in 1952 and spent her entire 45-year career in Room 109. She taught first, second, and third grade, but the majority of her teaching career was spent with first graders. Children and teaching were her life. She held lifetime memberships in the National Education Association and the Indiana State Teachers Association. During her years of involvement with NEA-South Bend, she served in many roles, ultimately serving as the president from 1983 through 1997. Her love for teaching children was also equally shared with her love for her church. She was a life-long member of the parish of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. She served the parish in many different capacities. In 1965, she was the second-ever recipient of the church's Annual Service Award. She was also a talented knitter who made mittens, scarves, socks, baby blankets, coats, sweaters, and blankets for others and enjoyed the challenge of figuring out complicated patterns. She loved the outdoors and taking care of flowers. Anna was a very caring person who put others before herself. One could always count on her for a helping hand. Her reliability, kindness, loyalty, and heart made her a friend to many. In her mother's words, "she brings life with her". She loved life and its many challenges. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, Endowment Fund, 52455 North Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46635. Visitation will be held at 10 am followed by the Funeral Services at 11 am at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday, January 20, concluding at Highland Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity limitations will be in place and masks will be required. Palmer Funeral Home - Welsheimer Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Anyone unable to attend may leave condolences at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. Anna was a loving person and will be greatly missed. May her memory be eternal.
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