Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

August 15, 2022

CHARLOTTE – Helen Skiouris passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 20, 1928, in Karyaes, Laconia, Greece, the daughter of Theodore and Vasiliki Kerhoulas.

In February 1967, her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Charlotte.  Like many Greek immigrants at the time, she and her husband worked at Lance Company to support and raise their family.  Their work ethic was an inspiration passed on to their family.

Helen’s faith was a central part of her life, and her belief was very strong.  Her family quickly became active at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, participating regularly in the services and sacraments.  She worked tirelessly for the church helping prepare pastries and at the loukoumades booth for the Yiasou Festival.  In fact, her recipe is the one now used.

Helen’s family was another focus in her life, and she was the glue that kept them together.  She was a simple person, who enjoyed gardening, walking in the neighborhood and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Helen’s nephew, Dr. Peter Copsis, her special caregiver, Mrs. Maria Lolos and the staff at Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region and Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster for their compassion and care.

Helen is survived by her son, Dr. John Skiouris; daughters, Vickie Bakos and her husband, Larry and Aphroula Couchell and her husband, John; her grandchildren, Renee Pournaras, Lena Skiouris, Kyriakos Skiouris and his wife, Carla, Stephanos Skiouris and his wife, Danielle, Patricia Beckas and her husband, Kosta, Dr. Ellen Couchell, Nicholas Couchell and her great-grandchildren, Yano Pournaras, Carlo DiBenedetta, Kyriaki and Kalliopi Beckas, Louise and Christina Skiouris.  She is also survived by her siblings, Demetra Mentavlos, Michael Kerhoulas and his wife, Louisa, and Panagiota Maragos along with many nieces and nephews.  Helen was predeceased by her husband, Kyriakos J. Skiouris; sister, Georgia Sotos and brothers, John and Chris Kerhoulas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be offered in memory of Helen to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Foundation, 600 East Blvd, Charlotte, N.C. 28203.

May Her Memory Be Eternal.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.