Johnnie Pearl Poulos

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Johnnie Pearl Poulos on September 13th, 2018, at the age of 88 after a long and fulfilling life. Guided by love and selfless devotion to her family, Ms. Poulos leaves behind a legacy of the true meaning of motherhood.

Ms. Poulos was born in Atlanta on January 14th, 1930. In 1946, she married George Nick Poulos, Jr. and raised seven children. After the death of her husband in 1990, she spent 28 years with her “partner in life”, Robert Hoyt. Ms. Poulos was employed at Emory Clinic as a Phlebotomist for over 30 years.

Ms. Poulos was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral and spent many years in charge of the Nursey at the Cathedral.

Ms. Poulos is survived by her seven children: Floy Inez Poulos, Angela Fairbanks, George Nick Poulos III, Mary Williams, John Nick Poulos, Katherine Poulos Papanikolopoulos, and Helen Aleman. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Trisagion Prayer Service will be held on Monday, September 17th, at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, Georgia, 30033, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The Funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 @ 11:00 AM at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral located at 2500 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329. Internment will be at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, located @ 699 American Legion Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30012.

A traditional “Makaria” Meal will be served at the Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center located at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral following the Internment.

May Her Memory Be Eternal!