Born in Joliet, IL on May 27, 1917, Fran was the first of 6 children born to her loving parents, Anthony and Kaliope Kokas. In 1933, Fran married John Policandriotes and together they had two sons, Theodore (Ted) and Anthony Tony). They shared 52 loving years together until the time of his passing in 1986.
Fran was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, god-mother, aunt and friend. She had the extraordinary ability to make everything she touched beautiful and everyone she touched feel precious.
She was a world traveler, an incredible cook and an avid bridge player, who enjoyed floral arranging, painting, golf, horseback riding and most of all her family and countless friends.
Throughout the years, Fran was involved in numerous community groups including the Aurora Woman's Club, the Belleair Garden Club and Ikebana.
Fran's faith was evident in the way she lived her life. She loved God and people and served as a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, in Joliet IL, St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, in Aurora, IL, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, in Clearwater, FL. She was also a member of the Daughters of Penelope and the Philoptochos Society.
Fran was predeceased by her beloved husband John, her parents, Anthony and Kaliope, and her three brothers, Paul Kokas of Rockford, IL, Steve Kokas of Aurora, IL and Thomas Kokas of Joliet, IL She is survived by her sisters Anne Rousonelos and Mary Pifer, her loving sons, Tedd (Karol) and Tony, her treasured grandchildren: Joanie (Theron), John (Jayne) and Ted (Carol), great grandchildren: Kara (Tim), Linnea (Chad), Julia, Jon Scott and Jared (Savannah) great-great grandchildren: Elena, William, Benjamin and Amelia. She leaves a lasting legacy of faith, love and zest for life.
Services will held Monday August 15th at:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
409 South Old Coachman Rd.
Clearwater FL 33765
Visitation: 11:30
Funeral: 12:00
Graveside service: Serenity Gardens: 2:00
Luncheon (Makaria): Belleair Country Club 3:00
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