Patsy Dikis Bouloukos

She was born on December 15, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama. At the age of three years old she moved to Greece with her mother and her sister to live with family while her father remained in Alabama to start a business. They lived there for nine years at which time they moved back to America at Patsy’s delight.

The language was difficult for her, but the Lord put George in her life who helped with her school work. Over the years they fell deeply in love and married on March 4, 1951. He was the love of her life and all could attest that theirs was a true love story.

Patsy dearly loved her family, friends, her church, cooking, entertaining and Alabama football. She was an active member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. She spent many years as the chair of the Pastry booth for the Greek Food Festival. You would also see her at restaurants and businesses around town selling tickets for various fundraisers the Society held. She was awarded the Archangel Michael Award for her lifelong commitment and devotion to her church.

Patsy was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Dikis, her mother and father in law, Mr. and Mrs. James Bouloukos, her brother John Dikis and her sister Elizabeth ( Lib ) Carnes. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Constantine, Maria Mandaleris ( Chris), Debra Bouloukos, her grandchildren, Cia Constantine, George Constantine, Catherine Stout ( David), Dean Mandaleris (Lizzy), Christina Childs (Graham), Demi Grabowski (Nick), Alexandra McDurmont (JD), Nicole Lamb, six great grandchildren and sisters Joann Kanakis (Connie) and Delores Pihakis.

Our family’s hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude for the angels that took care of our Mama and YiaYia: Faye Anchrum, Pam Barley, Donna Barrett, Teresa Bender, CC Dailey, Diane Spencer and her Hospice nurses her showed endless compassion.

Visitation will take place at the Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Saturday, September 17th at 10:00am followed by the Trisagion/Funeral service at 11:00 am with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. There will be a makaria or mercy meal at the Cathedral Banquet Hall following the Interment. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross-Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral or to the Ladies Philoptochos Society. 307 19th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233.