Vasiliki (Billie) Yiannakakis

Deceased: 21 March 2010

Billie Yiannakakis

Vasiliki (Billie) Yiannakakis passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

She was born in Andros, Greece in 1932. Billie's family immigrated to United States after World War II. She was a farm girl in Southern Illinois until she met her husband Manoli. Together they spent 27 years in Saudi Arabia where Manoli had a career with The Arabian American Oil Company, they raised their family, made many wonderful friends and traveled the world.

Upon retirement, Manoli and Billie split their time between Greece and America. They finally settled full time in Tucson. Billie was passionate about her family, playing bridge and cooking. She was renowned for her gracious hospitality and generosity. She was a devoted mother and wife and was proud of the family's accomplishments and Greek heritage.

She is survived by her four children, Amalia, Constantine, John, and Alexander, and grandson, Manoli.

A viewing and blessing will be held on Tuesday March 23, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at Adair Funeral Home (8090 N. Northern Avenue) with a Trisagio Service at 7:00. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 10:30 am in St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, located on 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Following the burial, a Mercy Meal will be served at the St. Demetrios Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

St. Demetrius Greek Orthodox Church
1145 E Fort Lowell Road
Tucson, Arizona 85719