Elizabeth Angelos, age 91, left this earth on Tuesday, the 14th of January 2014. She was born on the 9th of March, 1922, in Houston.
Elizabeth "Liz"and "Sister", as she was known, graduated from Sam Houston High School and attended the University of Houston. She spent her career as a draftsman in the oil industry. Her last employment was 40 years spent with Josey Oil. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Rainbow Girls, and was a founding member of Desk and Derrick Club of Houston. She was also a founding member of the North Montrose Civic Club, and was awarded a certificate from Mayor Parker. In her eighties, she took up the ukulele and became a member of the "Strummin" Saints Ukulele Band. She loved people and loved telling stories, particularly about the City of Houston. Some of her Houston memories are recorded at the downtown library.
She was predeceased by her parents, James "Gene" Angelos and Alma Sudwischer Angelos; brothers, Nick Angelos and John Angelos; Aunts, Helen Albers, Lucille Sudwischer, Dorothy Hughes and Florence Miller Hansen. Surviving are a niece, Margaret Boras; Cousins, Helen Perry, Jon Sudwischer, and Herbert Parker; caregiver, Mandi Black; and a garden of friends.
The family wishes to thank caregiver Mandi Black, the staff at the Hampton Clare Bridge and Hallmark Hospice.
The funeral service is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 18th of January, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
At a later date, the family is to gather for a private interment at Historic Hollywood Cemetery in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the Shrine Burn Center, 815 Market Street, Galveston, TX, 77550; or to the Rose Breast Cancer Diagnostic Center, 12700 North Featherwood, Houston, TX, 77034
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February 12, 2014
Kim File
Her beautiful face and kind soul will be very much missed at the Hampton.
She was lucky to have such a caring family.
January 20, 2014
Sandy Lamoey
It was a pleasure to know you Elizabeth. I hope you are now with your dear Hans.
January 20, 2014
P Johns
I worked with Elizabeth at Josey Oil. She was a unique legend with her accomplishments. I was sorry to miss her service but I was out of town and learned of her passing upon my return. My sympathy to the family and friends with your loss. May sacred tears help to heal your hearts.
January 20, 2014
P Johns
I worked with Elizabeth at Josey Oil. She was a unique legend with her accomplishments! My sympathy to the family for healing hearts.
January 19, 2014
Reah aka Maria Flores clare bridge
Words seem inadeqate to express the sadness we feel about Elizabeth death We are here to support you in your grieving process with sincer sympathy.
January 18, 2014
Rosa clear bridge
We pray the Love of God enfolds you during your journey though grief We send you thoughts of comfort
January 17, 2014
Alex Flores
Wishing you peace to comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts Elizabeth you will be missed.
January 17, 2014
sandra perry
We will miss you.
January 16, 2014
Karol Wood
I am saddened by the passing of Elizabeth, but every thought of her makes me smile. What a remarkably interesting woman with an endless sense of humor. I am grateful to have known her and to have called her my friend.
January 16, 2014
Valanta Taveirne
Your sense of humor and irreverence - thank you for always making me laugh. I certainly enjoyed making you laugh also. Wish we'd had more years together (especially some younger ones!). I hope you are surrounded by your loved ones in Heaven. I love you.
January 16, 2014
My condolences for your loss. Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. May God continue to comfort you and your family (Psalm 9:9,10).
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