She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Balton for 27 years; cherished mother to Marianne Balton and the late Diana Elaine Balton; dear sister to Mike Vlahantones, the late Anthony Vlahantones and the late Louis Vlahantones.
Helen was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Wyandotte, to Peter and Pota Vlahantones and was raised in Detroit in the Greek community.
She received a master’s degree in education from Wayne State University and taught 3rd and 4th grade at Clark Elementary School for 25 years. Helen instilled her passion for education into her daughters and students and was considered a favorite teacher among the Clark Elementary School alumni. Upon retirement from teaching, Helen served as a volunteer at Cottage Hospital in Grosse Pointe Farms and was highly valued for her intelligence and skills.
Helen was fondly nicknamed The Gorgeous Greek by friends and neighbors who admired her vivacious spirit, quick wit and zest for life. Helen enjoyed entertaining her family, friends, and neighbors who likewise appreciated her warmth cheerfulness and generosity. Helen was a member of the Detroit Yacht Club, and loved gardening, reading and was a master Scrabble player. She was well known for entertaining family, friends and neighbors. Helen was the life of the party and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, followed by a memorial service, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Association of University Women, aauw.org.
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