Elizabeth A Shammas

Throughout her life, Elizabeth’s passion was love for her family, namely her children Philip and Nicole. However, all who knew her realized that her love extended far beyond and included nieces, nephews and friends. She always had a special compassion for children where she found her greatest joy!

Elizabeth devoted most of her life giving of herself to church, charity and being a very good mother said her husband Robert. A gifted musician, she played the organ and sang at St. George Antiochan Orthodox Church in Flint at the young age of 14. This launched her career of singing in many community and church choirs. After graduating from Northern High School she became the administrative assistant to the President of Citizen’s Bank in Flint.

In 1961 she married Robert Shammas, a sales executive in the family food distribution company, and came to Metro Detroit. Robert is now associated with the Caramagno Food Company that has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. She immediately became involved in her children’s education, serving in many different capacities at the University of Liggett School. She also volunteered at American Cancer Society and served as chairwoman of the Grosse Pointe Woods Chapter. At Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in St Clair Shores, she sang in the choir as a soprano; taught Sunday School; served as President of the Ladies Club for 9 years, and helped establish and assist with the Senior Fitness Program.

She is survived by her husband Robert; a son Philip; brother Roger and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and loving daughter Nicole.

Services will be held on Friday, July 14th at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores. Viewing at 10 am until time of Funeral at 11 am.

Memorials may be sent to University of Liggett School, in care of Nicole Marie Shammas Scholarship Fund, 1045 Cook Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 or the Ascension St John Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit, 28000 Dequindre Rd., Warren, MI 48092.