Stella Annette Mavrophilipos of Norfolk, VA passed away on Friday September 4, 2009 at the age of 56. Annette was a loving daughter to Marcus and Mosca Nickles, a supportive and courageous wife to Dimitrios Avgerinos Mavrophilipos, a strong and unyielding mother for her children: Mark, Avgerinos, Mosca, Vasilea and Christina and a friend to all. Anyone who knew her was touched by her presence. She had a remarkable way of making people feel accepted and loved by her warmth, beauty and radiant smile. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

A Trisagion Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26), on Monday at 7:30 PM. Annette will Lie-in-State at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (Maryland and Preston Streets), on Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:00 PM, at which time a Funeral Service will be held. Interment Greek Orthodox Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.