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Maria Magoulas-Perkins
Maria Magoulas-Perkins, 59, passed away on Saturday, 4 March, after an almost two year battle with colon cancer. Maria was born in Beirut, Lebanon, where she attended the Greek School of Beirut. Her family moved to the island of Chios in Greece in 1967. Maria and her family immigrated to Annapolis, Maryland in 1971, where she attended St. Mary’s High School. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a master’s degree in French Language and Literature. Maria served in various leadership positions both in the public and private sector including a distinguished career of over 25 years with the federal government. A lover of languages, cooking, gardening, her kitties, and Halloween, Maria is remembered for her boundless energy and compassion, and love for her friends and family. She was equally as proud of her Greek heritage as she was of her American citizenship and identity. Maria is survived by her two children, Sophia Perkins and Logan Perkins, her ex-husband Butler Perkins, her brother Argyris Magoulas, her sister Markella Magoulas, and her loving mother, Sophia Magoulas (who passed away four days later on March 8). She will be missed by many, especially her nephews, whom she adored as her own children—Kosta, Julian, Yanni and Jack.
Friends and family may call at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Saturday March 18th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, where her memorial service will be held Sunday March 19th at 12 noon in the Taylor Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the SPCA or to Gilchrist Hospice Care of Howard County.
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July 2, 2018
Elaine Seebeck (Campagna)
Dear Sophia and family
I just learned of the terrible losses you have endured in your family, and I am so very sorry to hear of this and express my deepest condolences. It has been many years since I last saw or spoke to you Sophia, but I remember the great times we had together during our childhood in Maryland. I went to summer camp with Sophia and that is where Maria recognized my father, who was her French professor in college. From that point on, we had sleepovers, went to the Hershey theme park together, played detectives.I felt like Sophia was my sister then, and I recall even at that age, we both loved foreign languages. I was more into Spanish than French though
I remember whenever I was at the Perkins' house, Maria was always so warm and welcoming, and cared so much for her family. I always thought Maria was such a beautiful woman, inside and out; she had such a beautiful smile. My father always spoke of Maria highly, he said she was one of his best and brightest students and had an innate ability for speaking foreign languages. I also will always remember the warmth and kindness of Maria's mother, Yayi, as I remember calling her. I felt like the Perkins' family treated me as one of their own.
I am so glad to have been able to cross paths with Maria and her wonderful family. My sincerest deepest condolences to Sophia and the entire Margoulas and Perkins family.
April 13, 2017
Konstantinos Magoulas
My Aunt
Have I looked at a heavenly person?
My eyes don't deceive upon your beauty.
Do not mention thy cancer has worsened.
To love and protect you is my duty.
I have many fond memories with you.
The working person you are makes me.
You retain happiness even though blue.
Stars are you, infinite love, I agree.
A volcano, bursting with much future.
My dad has always competed with you.
Never would want to see you in suture.
Sadly the doctors could not make you new.
One day we shall ride together in cue.
I wanted to say again, I love you.
March 27, 2017
Gail Phipps
Maria was a wonderful, kind, bright, hard working woman. I enjoyed working with her and getting to know her. My heart is with her family. I know how much she loved you all. There was always a sparkle in her eyes when she talked about you all and especially her children. Sincerely, Gail Phipps
March 19, 2017
I have had the pleasure of working with Maria over these last few years. I have never met anyone with more energy or passion. She was always giving of her time to help others to find their way. She spoke often and proudly of both Logan and Sophia and her nephews. My heart goes out to her family who has lost an amazing woman. Mary
March 19, 2017
Butler Perkins
2017 0319 @ 21:06 ET US
Happy Birthday, beautiful girl; Happy 60th Birthday.
Do you remember the trip to Gatlinburg, TN? We stayed at the Rocky Waters Motor Lodge, with a room that overlooked the Cliff Branch (water). I have a picture of you sitting on the railing. One wrong move and you would have been in the river. You look so young in that picture. It was at that same lodge that Logan took his first solo steps so many years later.
We are now all taking our first steps without you. I still have so much to say to you; but, you are no longer here. I will try to think as you would have. I will try to fulfill your wishes from the decades that we were together. I will always remember you; you are the girl that I picked to be my wife. You are, to me, still that girl.
March 18, 2017
Theresa McGallicher
March 18, 2017
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March 18, 2017
Jim Price
Maria - You helped me many times when we were working together. I don't know what I would have done without you. Your brilliance and love of life were exceptional. May God bless you and your family.
March 18, 2017
Nadia Dimitry
Maria,
Happy Birthday my sweetest angel. Your dedication, enthusiasm, integrity, love for humanity, will never be forgotten. You leave a fragrant legacy that has touched every person's heart.
Rest In Peace.
Nadia Dimitry
March 17, 2017
Denise T.
Maria was a beautiful and energetic woman who helped me immensely throughout my career. She was one-of-a-kind and will be missed!
March 16, 2017
Elizabeth Bauer
My dear friend Mary/Maria,
You fought this with such beauty, dignity and grace and it breaks my heart to know you are gone. Wherever you went, whoever you met, you made a difference. Your warmth and generosity were immeasurable. You were a genuine friend to me and I will miss you. Happy 60th birthday 3/19/2017, we will celebrate your life on this day.
I am so glad we had such a lovely visit with each other last October, as I will always remember you as you were on that day. Bye for now.
"What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose.
For all that we love deeply, becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller
To Sophia and Logan, may your mum always fill your hearts with her love.
March 15, 2017
Tammy Aliyeva
Mary....... I am Speachless .......
I meet you December 2013,feel like I did know you all my life. You are beautiful ,smart , energy and intelligent person . I am million time sure everyone will miss you. Good by my sister ,you will be always in my heart.
March 15, 2017
Lynn McFarland
I worked with Maria for several years and always found her energetic and inspiring. She will be missed by many.
March 15, 2017
Nikki Wilcox
My kids loved having Ms. Mary as our neighbor and they miss her. We are glad to have known her for the past several years. She had a remarkable career and life. We knew her son and just recently met her daughter under not the best of circumstances, but Ms. Mary was positive until the last time we saw her. We will continue to miss her. Our thoughts are with Sophia and Logan. Take care and know that we are here if you need us.
March 15, 2017
Mary Elder Jacobsen
Dear Markella and family, my thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I wish you peace.
March 14, 2017
Maria, our paths crossed for a while, and I discovered a caring, gentle but strong, beautiful lady, I wish I would have kept in touch with you to let know how I felt,. I did follow you up a little thru your son Facebook... I will miss you....I ' m so so sorry.
March 14, 2017
Arthur Brady
Dear family,
Our deepest condolences, Mary like her Mom epitomized a beautiful and loving spirit! May God grant you strength during this difficult time. Art and Gina Brady
March 14, 2017
Dearest cousin it sounds unbelievable that I am writing to you in your absence. At least I had the honour to meet you during your last trip to Greece. I will never forget our vacation in Chios with your family. What I saw was a positive and enthusiastic creature, giving person, hard-working a fighter and a mother with capital "A". Unfortunately we never had the chance to meet again. You rushed to leave us. I am praying for you and your family. May your soul rest in peace. We will be missing you - Mary
March 14, 2017
Kika Papadopoulou Kura
Maria, my dearest cousin we didn't meet for ages but you were and are always in my heart. I remember your beautiful smile and softness. Goodbye, I am sure we are going to meet again, till then rest in peace
March 14, 2017
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Doris Smith
Maria was my instructor, manager and friend between 1989-1995. Condolences to her family. A light extinguished too soon.
March 12, 2017
Lidia Innella
Maria, I met you for the first time at the University of Maryland at College Park.
We were both taking Advanced French classes. I was impressed by you immediately because of your challenging questions to the professors. We subsequently worked in the same Agency so it was always a pleasure when often we saw each other in the hallways, meetings or classes.
You will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the Family
March 12, 2017
Susan Kuhn
Mary, you will be dearly missed. I have so many wonderful memories over the 40 years of our friendship. Your generosity and bright spirit will not be replaced but are appreciated each day for having known you. I am glad we met so many years ago and that I was allowed to be an honorary Magoulas.
March 11, 2017
Mel Deatherage
Maria was such a delightful person. The area lit up when she entered, and she always had something cheerful and encouraging to say to the individuals with whom she came in contact. I'll forever remember the special person, Maria.
March 10, 2017
Maria O' Maria...Ialways imagine you like Maria in the west side story film.
What a lady, what a friend, what a sister, I can not describe her in one word, she is all the colorful words....
Maria is the one who helped me to be where I am now. Maria used to sit on the floor in my classes where I used to teach in Washington and other institutes observing me and the students and when the class ends, she comes and says," Hiyam I have never seen such teacher and teaching,". once the institue had an argument with me and I was rught and they wanted to cut off the contract, Maria told them ,"if you do that, i will stop all our contracts with you. " So they never did. Maria was very active, outspoken for the good and right, never afraid. She told me," the minute you become an American call me." and I did and she advised me what to do and here I am.
I wish I had known she was suck, I would have at least something to sooth her, but alas!!!
May you rest in peace my frind, I pray to see you there whenever God permit.
Hiyam Afram/ VA
March 10, 2017
Maria Habibti,
You can rest now. It was a brutal fight but you kept going. How did you do it? I miss you already....Nadia Dimitry
March 10, 2017
My big "little" sister..despite your petite stature you filled up a room with your presence and spirit like no one else I know. You and I were not only sisters but friends and confidantes. You supported me throughout my life and have been there for me both during happy times and difficult times. Know that I will love and look after your children with the same fierce love and loyalty that you exhibited toward mine. S'agapo. Markella
March 9, 2017
Suzanne Mitchell
Maria,
My thanks you for all the help and guidance you provided to me over the last few years. I'm so sorry we never got to travel back to Jerusalem together and explore one of the cities where you spent your childhood summers. Now in the hands of God. While I miss you tremendously I know that soon we will be re-united. Thank you for everything. Peace my friend and to all those you loved so much.
March 9, 2017
Piaggio family
Dear Maria, although we never had the chance to meet you, just by knowing your daughter we are sure that you were a beautiful person. It's a shame it won't happen. Our thoughts are with your family in this difficult moment.
March 8, 2017
Joseph Mazzafro
Maria was a joy to know both professionally and personally. She was uncommonly talented but more importantly she was person who made all around her better. She will be missed by her many friends.
March 8, 2017
Wendy Steward
I miss the days when Maria worked where I did - I wasn't the most outspoken person there as long as she was there to claim the title.
More than that, I miss her mentoring, and how she would carve time out of her busy schedule to have lunch and talk. And when I say "talk," I mean really talk: no time for small talk, let's get to things that matter.
She was the straightest of straight-shooters, and will be sorely missed.
March 8, 2017
Stefanos Petridis
Dearest Maria (Mery).....I met you for the first time when I was 6 years old and I was thunderstruck! And then I lost you at 8 ......one summer you just did not come back to school! That is when I found out you had left Lebanon.....but I could not forget you. 50 years later, through the wonder of Facebook, I found you again and it was as if not a day had passed....we just picked up where we left, except that we were thousands of miles away. And now you left me again so suddenly. I will miss our long phone conversations but I know that sooner or later we will meet again, somewhere else and we will pick up where we left. In the meantime, keep watch over us from up there and say hello to your dad and our other friends. Love ya...
March 8, 2017
Lisa Krizan
Maria was a mentor and friend at key points in my life, and her kindness and dedication to serving country and others made an indelible mark on me. What I remember most is her leadership by example, especially in putting family first in her decisions and actions. Deepest condolences to her family and everyone who will miss Maria's bright light.
March 8, 2017
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March 8, 2017
Spyros Giannopoulos
I'll never forget the day i met you for the first time when you and your family came to Greece 11 years ago. I was a kid then and i was feeling so cool of having relatives who live in the US. You were an extraordinary and a wonderful person. During your life you suffered a lot but you managed to keep going no matter what. I admired your patience and your inner strength. Unfortunately we cannot escape from the inevitable which happened so soon and in a such tragic way. I'm sure that right now you are watching us from the heaven as our guardian angel. I love you Mary. Rest in peace.
March 8, 2017
Dimitri Maracas
What a loss to the society, to your family and to your friends. You have left this world so early leaving behind people that loved you and cared for you. I thank God, that we had a chance to meet twice few years ago and remember the good old days of the 60s when we were children in Beirut. My feelings and thoughts are with your sister and brother, and your dear mum. You will join now your dad Takis, who I know you always missed a lot. With great sadness, I say goodbye and will remember you all my life. Wholeheartedly, I promise to stay close to your brother and sister.
March 7, 2017
Jason L.
Although I unfortunately only met you on a few occasions, you always came across as a caring, compassionate and hardworking individual. When talking to my friends who knew you much better and worked with you much more closely, I was always impressed by the way their eyes would light up when they spoke about you. My deepest condolences to your family and to everyone else who knew you. You and they are in my thoughts and prayers, and may they find comfort in knowing that you are in a better place, no longer suffering the pain of this life.
March 6, 2017
Mary Anne
Maria, thank you for your mentorship and support. You had a wonderful spirit and passion. You will be missed. Thank you for being you.
My thoughts and prayer are with your family and friends.
March 6, 2017
Beth Flaherty
Rest in peace, dear friend Maria. We will miss you, but are better because of you.
March 6, 2017
Cindy Farkus
Maria made a positive difference in so many lives. I'm honored to have known her and to have worked with her over the years - in many different roles! She will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
March 6, 2017
Sonya Ford
Although my eyes are filled with tears, I am comforted in knowing that Maria is at peace. I'm so ever grateful that our paths crossed. I cannot help but smile when I think of her. Wow. Maria was such a fun and warm spirited woman, full of passion and wisdom. Her energy will surely be missed. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. May the memories of her provide you with comfort and joy.
March 6, 2017
Gerry Decker
In the spirit of Maria always telling me I was laconic I will simply say she was a spirited, energetic person who touched many in a very positive way. A legacy worth remembering from a live well lived.
March 6, 2017
Stephen and Cheryl Poulos
Maria was a great friend and one of the strongest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. She made a huge difference in my life and will be missed beyond words.
To the Magoulas and Perkins families - please know you are in our hearts and minds during this difficult time.
March 6, 2017
Bruce Wagner
I loved you Mary, so bright and beautiful. A true force of nature.
March 6, 2017
John Mix
Maria---a professional, passionate and vibrant lady who taught me so much about our business in our brief time working together. I greatly appreciated her counsel, guidance and friendship. She was a unique and talented woman who touched many lives and gave freely of her knowledge to those around her.
March 6, 2017
Nischit Vaidya
I am so sorry for your loss. I adored Maria. She was one of the greatest human beings I've ever known. My heart goes out to her family.
March 6, 2017
Lorene Huffman
March 6, 2017
Lorene Huffman
Maria, I am so thankful for the short time that our paths crossed. You are remembered as a kind and loving person. I'll never forget coming in for my interview and being greeted with a hug!
March 5, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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