Georgia Manos Zikos' Obituary
Following a joyous weekend spent with her family celebrating the marriage of her grandson, Georgia Zikos died peacefully at home on Monday, October 26, 2020. Georgia was born September 5, 1931 in Dallas, TX. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Angela and Nicholas Manos, Georgia was a first generation American. She embraced life as a Dallasite, and also lived her Greek heritage within the community of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a lifelong member. Georgia was baptized and married in the church. Georgia loved music and was actively involved in the choir, playing the organ, attending Greek school and many youth and later-in-life senior activities. Georgia’s faith sustained her throughout her life.
After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Georgia attended Southern Methodist University. She graduated in 1952 with a Fine Arts degree. Georgia worked for several years as an interior designer. She met her husband, Nicholas Zikos, at Holy Trinity. On Nick’s first Sunday in Dallas, the two joined friends for swimming at Vickery Park, and the rest is history. Georgia and Nick were married December 30, 1956 at Holy Trinity. They were married nearly 64 years. The couple eventually moved to Middletown, Ohio, where their three children Kathy, Cindy and John were born. Georgia was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing bridge, and spending time with her family.
Georgia and Nick loved to travel. They went on at least 21 cruises together, where somehow they always ended up at the Captain’s table, speaking Greek with the Captain of course! Nick’s career led the family to live in Seattle and Atlanta as well as Middletown. Over the years, Georgia and Nick traversed the world for both work and pleasure; living in Toulouse, France and Hong Kong, touring China, Japan, all of Europe and most of South America. They also visited all fifty states and enjoyed
lifelong travel with their kids and grandkids.
Georgia’s grandkids were her delight, and if you spent any amount of time with her, before you knew it, she would be talking about the grandkids and their latest adventures. She was so very proud to be their Yiayia!
Georgia is survived by her beloved husband Nick, her daughter Kathy Hatfield and husband Bart Denum, her daughter Cindy Farmer and her husband William, as well as eight grandchildren; Cynthia and Shelton Hatfield; Reed (Corrine), Ford, and Sarah Katherine Farmer; and Nicholas. In addition, she is survived by her sister Toula Lomis and her husband Dean, sister in law Libby Manos, and numerous cousins, nieces, and
nephews. Georgia was predeceased by her parents and her brother Peter Manos.
The family is especially grateful for the care and companionship of Dinah,
Mercedes, and Mahlet. Not only did they help care for Georgia, they loved her, as did all who knew her. A service celebrating Georgia’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas, followed by interment at Restland in Dallas. Masks are required.
Pallbears are Bart Denum, William Farmer, Reed Farmer, Ford Farmer, Nick Manos, Matthew Zikos, and Nicholas Zikos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas, or to the charity of your choice.
“Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25
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