Barbara M. Zgourides

Barbara is again in the arms of her dear husband of 57 years, Gus John Zgourides. She is also with her parents, Marvin Madden and Barbara Seaback Madden, and her brother, Richard Madden.

Barbara leaves behind her brother, David Madden and her sister, Peggy Madden O'Hara. She leaves behind five children, Kelli Zgourides Baer, John Zgourides and his wife, Jennifer, Dimitri Zgourides and his wife, Bessie, Nicholas Zgourides, and Christo Zgourides and his wife, Karyn. Barbara leaves behind ten grandchildren: John, Jason and his wife, Geleny, Sarah and her husband, Aaron Hopper, Gus (James), Bethany, Jacob, Constantine (Costa), Christiana and her husband, Derrick Fell, Ava, and Deacon, and also two great-grandchildren, Violette and Jason (Matt). Barbara leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Barbara grew up and lived in Houston for her entire life. She attended Holy Name Catholic School and was in the first graduating class of St. Pius X High School in 1959. She married Gus Zgourides in 1963 and they raised a house full of children. Barbara served as a Sunday School teacher at Annunciation Orthodox Church. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. She attended countless youth athletic events. She loved many, and she was loved by many. Barbara's family meant everything to her and she lived her life to help others. She loved entertaining family and friends at the Hacienda. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and family reunions inevitably happened at the Hacienda. Many people broke bread at her huge round table. We will miss her Greek, Syrian, and Southern dishes, and her incredible cakes too.

Barbara's family will celebrate her life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church at 1100 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, Texas 77077. The family will have visitation at 11:00 o'clock a.m., and the service will begin at 11:30 o'clock a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family understands that many will not be able to attend. All who wish to attend should wear masks and observe social distancing. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Basil the Great Greek

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