Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Mamoudis, Helen E. January 6, 2005
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Virginian-Pilot  January 9, 2005
VIRGINIA BEACH - Helen E. Mamoudis, 91, passed away Jan. 6, 2005, at her home. 
Helen was born in Chillicothe, Mo., on July 17, 1913, to the late Joseph and Mary 
O'Gorman. She was predeceased by her sons, Daniel Ginther and Michael Ginther; her 
sisters, "Tiny" and Gin; and her brother, Joe. A private funeral was held Saturday 
Jan. 8, 2005, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, followed by a 
burial service at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk.
Helen is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Kyriakos G. Mamoudis, who 
faithfully remained by her side and served as her primary care giver in their 
home. Also surviving are their sons, Charles G. Mamoudis and John T. Mamoudis, 
both of Virginia Beach.
Additionally surviving are her other sons, John "Butch" Ginther of Elizabeth City, 
N.C., Jerome Ginther of Suffolk, James Ginther of Harlingen, Texas, and Joseph 
Scovel of Bakersfield, Calif.; her daughters, Helen Lex of Boca Raton, Fla., and 
Judy Welch of Nashua, N.H.; and many loving grandchildren and in-laws.
Mom, you are finally able to rest after almost 92 years of life. You are the 
ultimate survivor in this complex world we live in. Growing up in Missouri, born 
to Irish immigrants and staking your claim to the American dream, you persevered 
in the most trying of times. Blessed with a business mind from your early days of 
working in your father’s grocery store, you raised 10 children while working 16-
hour days in order to make sure we had what we needed. And, in the course of 
providing for your family, you often did without. It was always your children's 
needs that came before your own.
You were a woman in a man’s world as it related to your many endeavors, whether it 
was politics or business. You never saw the difference. While dedicated to your 
work, you always found the time to watch your sons and daughters play many sports 
from the bleachers. You sat with local officials in your political arena, as well 
as presidents. You loved the challenge of a campaign. We know Harry Truman was 
your idol. "Give ‘em hell Harry, give ‘em hell Helen."
In your last years, you were not able to get around like you wanted to, but your 
mind never failed you or us. So again Mom, now you can rest. Love, Your family.
Those wishing to express sympathy are asked to consider a donation in Helen’s name 
to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, Emergency Medical Services, 1917 Arctic Ave., 
Virginia Beach, VA 23451, (757)437-4850.

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