Freda Valavanis
July 24, 1940 - January 08, 2023
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Freda Valavanis
July 24, 1940 - January 08, 2023
Obituary
Freda Valavanis, 82, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 8, 2023. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 24, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Dispina (Arvanitis) Valavanis.
Freda graduated from Marshall High School in Huntington and Morris Harvey College in Charleston with a B.S. in Education. She later received certification in languages. Freda taught elementary school in many schools in many locations – from Charleston, West Virginia, to Chicago, Illinois, and later returning to Kanawha County, West Virginia. Her sense of adventure led her to discover these new places.
Freda enjoyed family gatherings and Greek cultural events. Throughout her life, she sustained a deep religious faith. In recent years, she attended Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, participating in the church’s many activities. Always social, her friends appreciated her quick wit and sense of humor, as well as her compassion and caring.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Kurt Theurer, and sister, Artemis Wilhour.
Freda is survived by her sister, Christine Valavanis; brother-in-law, Jim Wilhour; nephew, Christopher (Kim) Theure; great niece and nephew, Kristin Theurer and Justin (Nicole) Isaac, and niece, Sylvia Harding.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, West Virginia, with Pastor Randolf Richardson officiating.
Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charleston, West Virginia, or St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Huntington, West Virginia.
Condolences may be sent and shared with the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, West Virginia, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: January 21, 2023 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Venue: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Location: 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25301 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (304) 342-5212
Visitation
- Date & Time: January 21, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- Venue: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Location: 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25301 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (304) 342-5212
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Address: Charleston, WV - (Get Directions)
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
- Address: Huntington, WV - (Get Directions)
6 responses to Freda Valavanis
April Fotos says:
January 8, 2024
Freda was a fun loving soul and had a great sense of humor. She would take me to the movies and go do girl stuff after my Mother passed away. I know you and my Dad are in heaven rejoicing. Rest In Peace my sweet cousin.
Nicole Creuzer says:
January 18, 2023
Our sweet cousin, Freda was such a beautiful soul. We always enjoyed visiting with her when we traveled to Huntington, W.Va. The love that she had for her family was so strong. We will be thinking of Christine and the rest of her family on Saturday. Many prayers are being sent your way.
Much love and sympathy,
Gus Fotos, Nicole, Lee and Alexander Creuzer and Marcie, Travis and Nicholas Prescott
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
January 17, 2023
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
Tina Audia Tabor says:
January 17, 2023
I met Freda many, many years ago when I visited my Aunt Georgie and Uncle John Martin in Huntington. She was always smiling and very witty! May her memory be eternal 🙏❤️
Eric Lutz says:
January 15, 2023
Freda was a frequent substitute teacher at Watts Elementary School in Charleston, where I was the principal. My first thought of her when hearing of her passing was her lovely smile. She was kind hearted, easy going, and cooperative. I never drive by her apartment building that I don’t think of her. Rest in peace, good teacher.