Maria Michailakis Spanolios

Maria Michailakis Spanolios passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Emanuel Spanolios. Daughter of the late Panagiotis Michailakis and Kalliope Michailakis. Loving mother of Calliope Karagiannis (George), Dimitri Spanolios (Jeannine) and Angeliki Kleamenakis (John). Grandmother of Maria (Daniel), Christina (Chrysovalantis), George, Emanuel (Candace), Alexa, Courtney (Bric) and Emanuel (Nicole). Great-Grandmother of Vasili, George, Nicholas, Kalliope, Grace, Cyrus and Anna Kate. Sister of Eleni Kampitsis (George), Angeliki and Niki. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Spanolios was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and reading. Mrs. Spanolios took great pride in helping raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maria will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Donna Duhe who cared for her over the past several months.

Private services were held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral with interment at St. Louis No. 3.

The family understands that due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions, home visits and other traditional condolence expressions cannot be shared at this time but appreciate online messages at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.