Ann Korbakis Pappas

Having lived a full and eventful life, and with her beloved daughter by her side, Ann passed away Sept. 14, 2020. Known as a Greek girl from Lansing, Mich., who was a friend to everyone and a champion gift giver, she will be remembered most of all as a loving wife, mother and Yiayia (grandmother). We will miss her.

Ann was born in 1928 to Greek immigrant parents in Birmingham, Mich. An only child, Ann was adored by her parents and early on developed a capacity to charm friends and strangers alike. She attended Michigan State University, receiving both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Education. She married George Pappas in 1955 and celebrated their 56th anniversary just before George passed away in 2011. He was the love of her life.

Travel was one of Ann's passions and she was blessed to have journeyed to many places around the world. Mostly, though, she enjoyed her summers in Greece, going for months at a time. Following George's passing, Ann moved to Portland to be closer to her daughter. During her time in Portland she was able to attend every one of her granddaughter's many performances at Lincoln High School, enjoy countless operas and Broadway shows, celebrate every Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, and simply spend lots of time relaxing with her family.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, George Pappas. She is survived by her daughter, Callie Pappas Winner; son-in-law, John Winner; and treasured granddaughter, Athanasia.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 in Lansing, Mich. Due to current restrictions, attendance will be limited to family only. The service will be livestreamed on the Holy Trinity Lansing Michigan YouTube Channel.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ann Pappas may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3131 N.E. Glisan St., Portland, OR 97232 or the Portland Opera at 211 S.E. Caruthers St., Portland, OR 97214, www.portlandopera.org/

Expressions of sympathy may be made at: greastlansing.com