Doris Ann (Burt) Panagakos of Raytown, MO passed away peacefully at age 95 on March 27, 2021. Doris was born in Emporia, Kansas and was raised in Iola, Kansas. She graduated from Iola High School and received an Associates degree from Parsons Junior College. Doris loved music and was a skilled pianist performing in recitals as a young girl and later, teaching piano and providing music as the organist at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Doris married the love of her life, William Panagakos in 1945 while Bill was on leave during his military service during World War II. Shortly afterward, the couple moved to Chicago, Illinois where they welcomed their son, Michael before eventually settling in Raytown, MO where they then added their daughter Mariann to the family.
Doris worked in various administrative jobs for Avon Company and Burns & McDonald for over 25 years. She had numerous hobbies including reading and bridge. She was actively involved with both Research Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church where she served for many years administering communion to the sick and the homebound. Doris remained active and enjoyed living at home where her children joked she continued to mow the lawn until her late 80’s..
Doris is survived by her daughter, Mariann Thayer of Lenexa, KS and her son, Michael Panagakos of Weston, MA, his wife Julie and her granddaughters, Alexandra Panagakos of Boston, MA, Christina Panagakos of Overland Park, KS and Vanessa Panagakos of Minneapolis, MN. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William P. Panagakos.
The funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 6th at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO with a rosary at 10:30 am immediately followed by a funeral mass at 11 am. Doris will be entombed with Bill following the funeral at Mount Olivet Cemetery 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Catholic Charities 4001 Blue Parkway #250, Kansas City MO 64130 http://catholic charities-kcsj.org. The family wishes to thank Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus Council 4962 of Raytown, MO for their continued spiritual support throughout Doris’s lifetime.
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