Helen Philon "Lena" Pappas

Lena was born in Fresno, CA on July 29, 1957. She was raised on the family farm in Mendota, CA until the family moved to Fresno where she attended high school. She relocated to Sacramento where she graduated from University of California, Davis, and earned her Masters Degree. After her college years, she taught elementary school.

Lena was involved in the family's Westside farming business and was extremely proud of the farming history centered in Mendota.

Lena embraced her Greek heritage and took great joy in her travels abroad, especially to the family homeland of Greece. She also enjoyed reading and the special attention of her pets, in particular her dog Louie.

Lena was preceded in death by her parents, Philon and Mary Pappas.

Lena is survived by her brother, George and his wife Barbara, and their children, Serena, Arianna, Zoe, David and family. Lena is also survived by her aunt, Helen Anderson.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Lee- Anna Postnikoff for her caring support and companionship during Lena's health challenges.

A Funeral Service will be held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fresno Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Memorial Fund, 2219 N. Orchard Street, Fresno, CA 93703; or to the donor's favorite charity.