Anna Graham 1928-2023

Anna was born Aug. 27, 1928, in Fourni, Greece, the daughter of Gust and Georgia Voudouris Kanakis.

Anna came to Warren in 1951 from Greece. She retired from the General Motors Assembly Plant after 10 years. Anna was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren and was a member of the Koursaros Club. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Fourni, Greece.

Anna will be missed by her two children, James N. (Nitsa) Graham of Warren and Georgette (James) Kondolios of Warren; four grandchildren, Nick (Nikki) Graham, Anthitsa (Frank) Tempesta, Anna (Joe) Graham and Pamela (George) Kassos; eight great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Johnny Graham, Gia and Francesca Tempesta, Nicholas and Jaela Graham, and Michael and Dimitri Kassos; a sister, Peggy (George) Lahanis-Skoutzis; a sister-in-law, Helen Graham of Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas J. Graham, whom she married Nov. 30, 1946, and who passed away Sept. 9, 1997; two brothers, Vasili and Peter Kanakis; and a brother-in-law, John Graham.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Anna from 11 a.m. to noon today, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St. NE, Warren, OH 44481, where a service will follow at noon, with the Rev. Constantine Valantasis presiding.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Warren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anna’s name to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St. NE, Warren, OH 44481.

“Thank you to all the caregivers and Southern Care Hospice for their help throughout the process.”

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to Anna’s family.

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