Eleni George Nikiforou Loizou, 88, passed away on Mother's Day, May 13, 2018.

Mrs. Loizou, a native of Famagusta, Cyprus, was the widow of Leondios Chris Loizou since his death in 1992, and was also predeceased by her daughter Nike Loizou Aulisio in 1983.  She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk.  She was an avid gardener who lovingly and meticulously cared for her family's home.

Her memory will be eternal to her two daughters, Martha Pantelides and husband Tony, and Mary Zachos and husband Costas; four grandsons, Nicholas Zachos, Lee Zachos, Christopher Aulisio, and Alek Pantelides; seven great-grandchildren; a brother George Nikiforou; and to her entire family.

A Trisagion service will be held at 6 p.m.  Tuesday May 15 at Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth.  A private family funeral service will be held at St. Theodore Chapel of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  She will rest in peace next to her husband and daughter in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the local Alzheimer's Assoc.  Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.