Anastasia Patronis Koikos

Anastasia Patronis Koikos passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy N. Koikos, parents Nick and Sarah Patronis, brothers Eugene E. Patronis, Michael N. Patronis, Eugene N. Patronis, aunt Anna Gouras, sister-in-law Demetra Koikos, niece Katerina Koikos, nephew Peter Trevor Koikos, and her godson Steven Joanos. She was born in Tallahassee, Florida on April 8, 1940, to Nicholas and Sarah Patronis. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Koikos on August 23, 1959, and they were happily together for over 60 years. After living briefly in Birmingham Alabama, they settled in Tallahassee. Her first job was with the State of Florida Industrial Commission. Together, Jimmy and Anastasia owned many great eateries including the A&J Grill, Jimmy’s Restaurant, the Spartan Restaurant, Brothers Three Restaurant and Brothers Three by the Sea Restaurant. She also worked over nine years at Bryant Miller and Olive Law Firm as a receptionist where she worked many late nights assisting the attorneys and clients with Bond Closings. Anastasia was a lifelong member of the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church. She was also one of the founding members of what was once called the Greek Bazaar which is now known as the Greek Food Festival. She graciously volunteered her time and talents until her health problems prohibited her from doing so. Her mother, Sarah Patronis was one of the best Greek cooks from the island of Patmos and Anastasia took over her traditions. She continued to cook all her favorite Greek recipes including her famous baklava until she was unable to do so. One of the highlights in her later years was reconnecting with some of her fellow Leon High School classmates for monthly luncheons. She enjoyed her daily neighborhood walks with her friend Dan and other neighbors. She is survived by her daughters Catherine Branch (Harold), Sara Hill (Jim), five beautiful grandchildren, Jimmy Branch, Lukas Hill, Cassidy Branch, Nicholas Hill and Matthew Hill, sister Evangelia Johnson, brother Johnnie Patronis (Mari), “brother” Richard Allen, nieces Alysia Gardner (Travis), Desiree White (Charley), Victoria Cuddy (Ryan), sister-in-law Eleni Hotzopoulos, nephew Costa Hotzopoulos (Froso), brother-in-law George Koikos (Karen), nieces Katerina Maroney (Frank), Eleni Spears (Cecil), Nikoleta Koikos, brother-in-law Tasos Koikos, niece Maria Koikos, brother-in-law Pete Koikos (Zografia), nephew Nicholas Koikos, goddaughter Katie Patronis (Jimmy), godson Johnny Patronis and many more loving nieces nephews and cousins. Special thanks for the wonderful care and compassion provided by her doctors – Dr. Neal, Dr. Katopodis, Dr. Giove, Dr. Broeseker, Dr. Camps, and Big Bend Hospice. The family will be receiving guests for visitation and viewing on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home with a Trisagion Service at 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery followed by a Makaria Luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church: 1645 Phillips Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or to Big Bend Hospice: 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with the Funeral arrangements.

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Anastasia Patronis Koikos

April 8, 1940 - June 9, 2024