Virginia, Parthena was her Greek name, was born February 4, 1944 in a small village (Komnina) in northern Greece to parents Anatoli Vassiliadou and Efstathios Symeonidis. She was the second daughter and third in succession of five children. Virginia left to America at the age of 18, preceded by her sister Sophie, hoping for work opportunities and to make a better life for herself. She arrived in New York and lived with Sophie and her brother-in-law Theodore Raissis. Virginia’s siblings arrived shortly after and within months the entire family moved to Houston.
Virginia obtained her beauticians license in the early 1970’s and worked as a hair dresser her entire life. Virginia and her siblings were very close. Growing up in disparity with the hardest working parents, they found strength in each other. She was an active aunt to all her nieces and nephews and hoped and prayed for children of her own. Virginia was so devoted to her family that her first niece, Theano, called her mom. Virginia met her husband Jimmy Elmansoury in 1985, married and had their daughter Anna the following year. Jimmy and Virginia were married for 35 years.
Virginia was a beautiful, charismatic and passionate person. She will be missed by many. She was a devoted mother and strong support system for her daughter and husband. Extremely dedicated to her clients, she treasured being a part of their lives every day. Virginia was very active and enjoyed fun outings such as gambling with her siblings. We all loved to hear her say “Coushatta baby”! Born with a green thumb, Virginia loved to garden, adored flowers, and kept a wonderfully manicured lawn. She made a beautiful home for her family, working hard her whole life until her death. Often considered the “boss” of the family, she loved fiercely, was a force of nature, and an advocate to all.
Virginia Elmansoury is preceded in death by her parents Anatoli and Efstathios Symeonidis. She is survived by her husband Jimmy and daughter Anna, her sister Sophie Raissis, her brothers Stylianos, George, and Kostas Symeonidis, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006. Church service will follow at 2:30pm with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Dr., Houston, Texas 77055
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